Question

Which among the following is not correct about cyclones?

• A. Cyclones rotate in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere.
• B. Cyclones are accompanied by high rainfall.
• C. Tropical cyclones are very destructive in nature.
• D. Amphan was a tropical cyclone which originated in the Bay of Bengal.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cyclones rotate in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere.

The cyclones rotate in an anticlockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere. Cyclones are accompanied by high rainfall. Tropical cyclones are very destructive in nature. Amphan was a tropical cyclone which originated in the Bay of Bengal.