Cyclones
Trending Questions
Q. Which region in India is more prone to cyclones?
- Western coast
- Eastern coast
- The Himalayas
- Thar desert
Q. The coasts of Tamil Nadu are often hit by the tropical cyclones caused due to the
- northeast monsoon
- northwest monsoon
- southeast monsoon
Q. Which of the following are very high cyclone-prone zones in Tamil Nadu?
- South Chennai
- East Kancheepuram
- Puducherry
- Nilgiris
Q. Which of the following are preventive measures to be followed before a cyclone?
- Set up temporary shelters
- Constructing more cyclone proof structures
- Planting more mangrove trees
- Deforestation
Q. ____ are cyclones that originate between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Tropical cyclones
- Both Mid-latitude and Tropical cyclones
- Mid-latitude cyclones
- Anticyclones
Q. Consider the following statement: Tropical cyclones are known by different names in different parts of the world. In the Indian subcontinent, they are called ____.
- hurricanes
- cyclones
- typhoons
- tornadoes
Q. Consider the following statement: Tropical cyclones are known by different names in different parts of the world. In the south east Asia along the coasts of China and Japan, they are called ____.
- cyclones
- typhoons
- tornadoes
- hurricanes
Q. Super cyclone Amphan hit borders of which of the following countries?
- India
- France
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
Q. Consider the following: 'Efforts need to be directed towards growing more such mangrove trees along the coasts'. True! But cite the reason(s) 'why' from the following.
- Mangrove trees can break the force of a storm.
- Mangrove trees are strongly enrooted.
- Mangrove trees absorb the energy from the cyclones.
- Mangrove trees helps in berthing of ship.
Q. Which of the following statements is/are true?
- Disaster Risk Reduction is the concept and practice of reducing the disaster risks by any means.
- Based on the severity of danger due to cyclone, Tamil Nadu is divided into five zones: very-high, high, medium, low, and very-low risk zones.
- Nagapattinam is in high-risk zone.
- During the retreating monsoon, there is higher risks of cyclone hitting the coasts.
