Consider the following statements about tropical cyclones: I. Tropical cyclones do not form within about 5° of the equator because the Coriolis force is negligible there. II. Over the Bay of Bengal, severe cyclones occur mostly in October and November. III. Tropical cyclones gain strength after they make landfall. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to earthquakes: 1. Collapse earthquakes are most common 2. Tsunamis are waves generated by the tremors and not an earthquake in itself 3. High magnitu…

Which of the following statements regarding cyclones and anti-cyclones is/are correct ? 1. In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate counter clockwise and anticyclones rotate clockwise. 2. Cyclones…

Read the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement I : Moving away from the sea, the force of a tropical cyclone decreases Statement II : A tropical cyclone gets its energy from t…

Consider the following statements with reference to Secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake : 1. They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass. 2. The direct…

Consider the following statements with reference to Secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake: 1. They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass. 2. The directi…