UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. The approach of a cyclone is characterised by a rise in baromenic reading.
    2. In the cyclones of the southern hemisphere, the winds circulate in anticlockwise direction.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only                    

    B)  2 only

    C)  Both 1 and 2          

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Cyclone is a mass of air whose isobars from an oval or circular shape, with low pressure at the center. The air converge at the centre and rises to disposed off. In a dipression, the winds rotate anticlockwise in northern hemisphere. While in the southern hemisphere, the circular movement clockwise direction.


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