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Q. The eye of a cyclone is characterized by-
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- Calm weather
- Torrential rain
- Light winds
- Cloudy skies
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Answer: Option C
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C
Explanation:
Statement 1 and 3 are correct:
Eye of a Cyclone:
Statement 2 and 4 are incorrect: Around the eye is the eyewall, where there is a strong spiralling rise of air to a greater height reaching the tropopause. The wind reaches maximum velocity in this region and torrential rain occurs here. The skies will be cloudy.
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C
Explanation:
Statement 1 and 3 are correct:
Eye of a Cyclone:
- A mature tropical cyclone is characterised by the strong spirally circulating wind around the centre which is called the eye.
- The eye is an area with calm weather and descending air.
- It is characterized by light winds and clear skies.
Statement 2 and 4 are incorrect: Around the eye is the eyewall, where there is a strong spiralling rise of air to a greater height reaching the tropopause. The wind reaches maximum velocity in this region and torrential rain occurs here. The skies will be cloudy.
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