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  1. Which one among the following statements relating to a cyclone is not correct?

  2. A.

     It is a wind circulation system with a low pressure at the centre

    B.

     It brings about sudden change In weather condition in an area

    C.

     Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere

    D.

     It is known as hurricane in West Indies

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    In the northern hemisphere, the convergence of the winds with Coriolis effect at low pressure center leads to cyclonic/anticlock-wise rotation in the cyclones.


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