Question

Which of the statements given below is correct?

• A. In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.
• B. In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.
• C. A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.
• D. The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.

The explanation for the correct option:

In the case of option A,

1. During the winter, the water surface cools faster than the land surface.
2. As a result, the air above the ocean becomes cooler than the air above land.
3. Therefore, the winds flow from the land to the ocean.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

In the case of option B,

There is no wind on the land during the summer. Because only the wind from the ocean flows from the ocean to the land.

In the case of option C,

A cyclone is formed by a very low-pressure system surrounded by extremely high-speed winds. The low-pressure area is known as the cyclone's eye.

In the case of option D,

India's coastline is vulnerable to cyclones. Because India is surrounded on three sides by water.

Hence, Option(A) is correct.