The instrument that measures the wind speed in a cyclone is:

Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Ammeter

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Solution

The correct option is A
Anemometer

An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed and is a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word anemos, which means wind, and is used to describe any wind speed measurement instrument used in meteorology.
Barometer measures pressure.
Thermometer measures temperature.
Ammeter measures electric current.

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An anemometer is usually used to measure
(a) speed of wind
(b) direction of wind
(c) humidity in the air
(d) none of these

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