PDE Q44
0. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
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LIST 1 (storm) |
LIST 2 (country of occurrence) |
| a) Cyclone | 1. China |
| b) Hurricane | 2. Australia |
| c) Typhoon | 3. India |
| d) Willy-Willy | 4. U.S.A. |
- Option : C
- Explanation :
Different regions of the world use different names for similar tropical storms. The naming convention varies depending on the location of occurrence.
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Cyclone – India (3)
In the Indian Ocean region, tropical storms are called cyclones. -
Hurricane – USA (4)
In the North Atlantic and northeastern Pacific, they are called hurricanes. -
Typhoon – China (1)
In the northwestern Pacific, particularly near East and Southeast Asia, they are known as typhoons. -
Willy-Willy – Australia (2)
In Australia, tropical cyclones are often referred to as willy-willies. -
Option A: 3 4 2 1
Incorrect. Willy-Willy is wrongly matched with China. -
Option B: 4 3 2 1
Incorrect. Cyclone and hurricane are mismatched. -
Option C: 3 4 1 2
Correct. All storm types are correctly matched with their region. -
Option D: 4 3 1 2
Incorrect. Cyclone and hurricane are incorrectly paired.
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