Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements regarding a mature tropical cyclone:

  1. The diameter of its strongly circulating central system may range from about 150 to 250 km.
  2. The total storm diameter over the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean may range from about 600 to 1,200 km.
  3. The system may move approximately 300 to 500 km in a day.
  4. Maximum wind velocity occurs within the calm eye.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only.
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only.
  3. 2, 3 and 4 only.
  4. 1 and 4 only.
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