The strongest winds in a cyclone occur in the centre on the 'eye' of storm. Do you agree? Give reasons.

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Solution

The 'eye' of the storm at the center is a calm and cloudless area. So, strongest winds do not occur at the center but at the edge of the cyclone.

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