Multiple Choice Questions on Consider the following Hurricanes Atlantic Typhoons nbs........... for UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies) Preparation

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    Consider the following:

    1. Hurricanes             Atlantic
    2. Typhoons              Western Pacific
    3. Willy Willy               Western Australia
    4. Cyclones                Indian Ocean

    How many of the above pairs  are correctly Matched ? 

    Only One 

    Incorrect Answer

    Only Two

    Incorrect Answer

    Only Three

    Incorrect Answer

    All four 

    Correct Answer
    Explanation:

    All four pairs are correctly matched.

    1. Hurricanes - Atlantic: This is correct. The tropical cyclones that form over the North Atlantic Ocean are called hurricanes.
    2. Typhoons - Western Pacific: This is correct. Tropical cyclones that form in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, to the east of the dateline, are referred to as typhoons.
    3. Willy Willy - Western Australia: This is correct. "Willy Willy" is a term that was traditionally used for tropical cyclones in Western Australia. However, it's worth noting that the term is now largely outdated, and Australians generally use the term "cyclone."
    4. Cyclones - Indian Ocean: This is correct. In the Indian Ocean, they are generally referred to as cyclones.

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