Attempt MyGov Quiz on Cyclones and check the correct answers. The quiz is organised by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It contains 10 questions and that need to be completed in 600 seconds. The last date to attempt the quiz on cyclones is 21st October 2023.

MyGov Quiz on Cyclones Answers

What is a Storm Surge?

Abnormal Winds

Strong Gusty winds

Heavy Rainfall

Abnormal rise of sea level

In which stage during the life cycle of a tropical storm, peak intensification is achieved

Formative Stage

Growing Stage

Mature Stage

Decaying Stage

Tropical Cyclone starts weakening when they enter

High wind shear

Cold Sea

Low Ocean Thermal Energy

All of these

What is exposure?

Exposure refers to who and what may be affected in an area in which hazardous events may occur

Exposure refers to the population to be affected

Exposure refers to the structures to be affected

None of the above

Uniform Port Warning System was introduced in

1900

1898

1896

1994

IMD provides interactive track and intensity forecast along with cone of uncertainty

Since 2010

Since 2020

Since 2018

Since 2005

Negative Indian Ocean Dipole supports cyclogenesis during post monsoon season over

Arabian Sea

Bay of Bengal

No impact

Atlantic

Wind shear favourable for cyclogenesis is

High (>20 kt)

Low (5-10kt)

Moderate (10-20kt)

Option 2 and 3

The word cyclone was coined by

Francis Blanford

Henry Piddington

Beaufort

Sir John Eliot

For monitoring cyclones IMD utilises

Space based observations

Surface based Observations

Upper air based observations

All the above

About Quiz on Cyclones

MyGov Quiz Name	Quiz on Cyclones
Total No. of Questions	10
Time Allowed	600 Seconds
Start Date	21 Sep 2023, 11:45 am
Last Date	21 Oct 2023, 11:45 pm
Quiz Link	Attempt Now

Against the backdrop of significant loss of life and property caused by cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations (UN) jointly initiated the establishment of the WMO/Economic & Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) Panel on Tropical Cyclones (WMO/ESCAP PTC) in 1973. This crucial step aimed to safeguard lives and assets from the destructive impact of cyclones that frequently affect countries in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea regions. The panel currently comprises 13 member countries, including Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Yemen.

In the same year, 1973, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) was entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the WMO-recognized Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre, located in New Delhi (RSMC New Delhi). Its primary role is to provide advisories regarding cyclonic disturbances that develop in the North Indian Ocean. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of WMO/ESCAP PTC and RSMC New Delhi, it is worth acknowledging their significant contribution in reducing cyclone-related fatalities to double digits in the region over the past few decades. To mark this occasion, IMD is conducting a quiz competition aimed at enhancing public awareness about various aspects of tropical cyclones in the region.

The primary objectives of this quiz competition include:

Raising awareness about tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region.

Promoting an understanding of the importance of regional cooperation among member countries of the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones.

Highlighting various initiatives undertaken by IMD to minimize loss of life in the region due to cyclones.