Question

In 2020, there are 5 cyclones formed in the north Indian ocean. Which of the following severe cyclonic storms formed over the Arabian seas and headed towards the Somalia coast?

1. Gati

2. Amphan

3. Nisarga

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) both 2 and 3

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : A

The correct answer is 1 only.

• Cyclone Nisarga
  • Cyclone Nisarga is the second pre-monsoon cyclone that has emerged from the Arabian Sea and is expected to hit Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Cyclone Nisarga has hit Alibag in Mumbai and is expected to weaken in 6 hours. 
• Cyclone Amphan
  • Cyclone Amphan was a  powerful tropical cyclone that led to the destruction of lives and property in the states of Odisha and West Bengal.
  • Cyclone Amphan was the first pre-monsoon super cyclone of this century and emerged from the Bay of Bengal.
• ​On November 22, 2020, Cyclone Gati became the strongest storm to hit Somalia since satellite records began five decades ago.
  • The storm brought more than a year's worth of rain to the region in two days.
• Hence option 1 is correct.

• Cyclon Hikka
  • Cyclone Hikka emerged fro the Arabian Sea and turned intense and hit Oman.
  • In 2019, 4 cyclones emerged from the Arabian Sea-- Kyarr, Maha, Vayu and Hikka. 
• Cyclone Fani
  • Cyclone Fani was the strongest tropical storm that hit Odisha since the 1998 Odisha Cyclone.
  • Cyclone Fani emerged from the Indian Ocean and caused huge destruction of lives and property in Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and East India. Outside India, it hit Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.