Consider the following statements about tropical cyclones in Bay of Bengal 1 Cyclone Maarutha is the...........

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Consider the following statements about tropical cyclones in Bay of Bengal:

1. Cyclone Maarutha is the first named storm of 2017 Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season.

2. Cyclone Vardah was the strongest of all Bay of Bengal tropical cyclones of the year 2016.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None of the above

Explanation:

Tropical Cyclone Maarutha – It is the first named storm of 2017 Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season. It is a deep depression in Bay of Bengal and has intensified into a tropical cyclone which will make a landfall in Myanmar. It is also worth remembering that Vardah was the strongest of all tropical cyclone in Indian Ocean in the year 2016. Other prominent cyclonic storms of 2016 are Roanu, Kyant and Nada.