Question

Which of the following are correct regarding Temperate and tropical cyclones ?

1. Tropical cyclones are generally bigger and more destructive than temperate cyclones.
2. Tropical cyclones develop only over seas while temperate cyclones develop over both land and ocean.
3. India being a tropical country does not come under influence of temperate cyclones.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. (a) 1 and 2 only
• B. (b) 1 and 3 only
• C. (c) 2 only
• D. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C (c) 2 only

Answer- c
Tropical cyclones are generally smaller than temperate cyclones but are more destructive due to very high wind speed.
Tropical cyclones only develop over seas where than can get abundant supply of warm water while temperate cyclones mostly develop over continents.
While temperate cyclones does not originate in India but they are carried by westerly Jet streams from Mediterranean region to India during winter season.