Question

What are tropical cyclones?

• A. Cyclones which originate only on the equators.
• B. Cyclones which originate near the frigid regions.
• C. Cyclones which originate near the temperate zone.
• D. Cyclones which originate near the tropics.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Cyclones which originate near the tropics.

Cyclones which originate near the tropics are known as tropical cyclones. India observes tropical cyclones. Most of the cyclones originate between 5 degrees to 20 degrees north and south of the equator.