Question

Which statements are true regarding the naming of cyclones in Northern Indian Ocean:
1. It is undertaken by WMO
2. All the names once used are retired, and a fresh list of names is generated.
Select the correct answer:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Naming of cyclones in North Indian Ocean is done by 8 countries: India, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Oman, thailand. Each country suggests 8 names each. Naming done on a cyclic basis. From India, IMD gives the 8 names.
After all the names are used up, a fresh list is created and the previous one is retired.