Question 1

Which agency is responsible for naming cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region?

Accepted Answer

RSMC New Delhi. RSMC New Delhi (Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre) is responsible for naming cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region. It operates under the India Meteorological Department (IMD). RSMC New Delhi coordinates naming with 13 member countries that contribute names from pre-approved lists.

Question 2

How many countries contribute names to the cyclone naming list for the North Indian Ocean managed by RSMC New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

13 countries. 13 countries contribute names to the cyclone naming list for the North Indian Ocean maintained by RSMC New Delhi. These countries include India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Maldives, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen. Each country submits a list of names that are used in rotation.

Question 3

Where does RSMC New Delhi operate under?

Accepted Answer

India Meteorological Department. RSMC New Delhi operates under the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which is part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. IMD has been designated as the RSMC for the North Indian Ocean by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This designation makes India the nodal agency for tropical cyclone advisories in the region.

Question 4

Which of the following sea has higher frequency of cyclones affecting India?

Accepted Answer

Bay of Bengal. The Bay of Bengal has significantly higher cyclone frequency compared to the Arabian Sea, generating about four to five times more cyclones. The Bay of Bengal is warmer, shallower, and receives more freshwater input from rivers, making it more conducive for cyclone formation. About 80% of the world's tropical cyclone deaths occur in the Bay of Bengal region.

Question 5

The 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone was classified as which category?

Accepted Answer

Category 5. The 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone was classified as a Category 5 storm, the highest intensity category. It made landfall near Paradip in Odisha on October 29, 1999, with wind speeds exceeding 260 km/h. The cyclone killed more than 10,000 people and caused widespread destruction across the state.

Cyclone & Flood Management — Set 1