1. The angular speed of a whirlwind in a tornado towards the centre

1. 1. Decreases rapidly

   
   
   

   2. Increases

   
   
   

   3. Remains constant

   
   
   

   4. Slowly becomes zero

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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2. The Cyclone represents a state of atmosphere in which

1. 1. Low pressure in the center and high pressure around

   
   
   

   2. There is high pressure in the center and low pressure around

   
   
   

   3. There is low pressure all around

   
   
   

   4. None of these

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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3. The tropical cyclones of the Bay of Bengal are usually called

1. 1. Typhoons

   
   
   

   2. Hurricanes

   
   
   

   3. Depressions

   
   
   

   4. Willy willy

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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4. Which one of the following statements is correct ? Hurricanes

1. 1. Form at the equator

   
   
   

   2. Are not as large as tornadoes

   
   
   

   3. Develop over warm ocean areas

   
   
   

   4. Tend to intensity when they move over land surfaces

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: C

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5. Temperate Cyclone are characterized by which of the following

1. 1. Fronts

   
   
   

   2. Diverging winds

   
   
   

   3. Dry winds

   
   
   

   4. Hot winds

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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