Question

Q. The eye of a cyclone is characterized by-

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• A.
  1, 2 and 4 only
• B.
  2 and 4 only
  
• C.
  ​​​​​​​1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

​​​​​​​1 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 and 3 are correct:
Eye of a Cyclone:

1. A mature tropical cyclone is characterised by the strong spirally circulating wind around the centre which is called the eye.
2. The eye is an area with calm weather and descending air.
3. It is characterized by light winds and clear skies.

Statement 2 and 4 are incorrect: Around the eye is the eyewall, where there is a strong spiralling rise of air to a greater height reaching the tropopause. The wind reaches maximum velocity in this region and torrential rain occurs here. The skies will be cloudy.