Q. Consider the statement with respect to Cyclone?

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Only 1

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Only 2

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Both 1 and 2

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Only 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Tropical Cyclone does not become prominent in between 5 degrees north and 5 degree south latitudes as near the equator there is no Coriolis force, not cyclone can be formed

Statement 2 is correct: Due to Coriolis force winds start rotating in an anticlockwise direction in the Northern hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern hemisphere.

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