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Multiple Choice Questions

In the sub continent of India the region frequently affected by tropical cyclones is........

Geography (CDS) World climates

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In the sub-continent of India, the region frequently affected by tropical cyclones is

Gujarat coast

Coromandel coast

Konkan coast

Malabar coast

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Explanation:

Although cyclones affect the entire coast of India, the East Coast is more prone compared to the West Coast. An analysis of the frequencies of cyclones on the East and West coasts of India. during 1891-2000 show that nearly 308 cyclones (out of which 103 were severe) affected the East Coast. During the same period 48 tropical cyclones crossed the West Coast, of which 24 were severe cyclonic storms.

So, answer is B

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