Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (Tropical Cyclone) |
List-II (Location) |
|---|---|
| A. Cyclones | 1. USA |
| B. Hurricanes | 2. East Asia |
| C. Typhoons | 3. Australia |
| D. Willy-willies | 4. India |
Code :
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| (b) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| (c) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| (d) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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UPSC CAPF – 2015
– Cyclones is the term commonly used for tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean region, including areas around India.
– Hurricanes is the term used in the Atlantic Ocean and the northeastern Pacific Ocean, affecting areas like the USA.
– Typhoons is the term used in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, affecting East Asia.
– Willy-willies is an informal term sometimes used for tropical cyclones in the Australian region.