Cyclone & Flood Management — Set 1
Disaster Management · चक्रवात और बाढ़ प्रबंधन · Questions 1–10 of 140
Which agency is responsible for naming cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region?
Correct Answer: B. 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.
How many countries contribute names to the cyclone naming list for the North Indian Ocean managed by RSMC New Delhi?
Correct Answer: C. 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.
Where does RSMC New Delhi operate under?
Correct Answer: C. 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.
Which of the following sea has higher frequency of cyclones affecting India?
Correct Answer: B. 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.
The 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone was classified as which category?
Correct Answer: C. 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.
How many people approximately died in the 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone?
Correct Answer: C. 10,000+
The 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone killed more than 10,000 people, making it one of the deadliest cyclones in Indian history. The cyclone caused massive destruction across 12 districts of Odisha, affecting over 15 million people. The disaster led to significant reforms in India's disaster management and early warning systems.
Where did the 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone make landfall?
Correct Answer: B. Paradip
The 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone made landfall near Paradip in Odisha on October 29, 1999. Paradip is a major port city on the Bay of Bengal coast of Odisha. The storm surge associated with the cyclone was exceptionally high, inundating large coastal areas and causing catastrophic flooding.
Cyclone Phailin (2013) is remembered for which achievement in disaster management?
Correct Answer: B. Largest mass evacuation in Indian history at that time
Cyclone Phailin in 2013 is remembered for the largest mass evacuation in Indian history at that time, with nearly one million people evacuated before landfall. Despite being a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, the death toll was kept remarkably low compared to earlier cyclones due to effective preparedness. Phailin struck Odisha coast on October 12, 2013, near Gopalpur.
Cyclone Phailin made landfall near which location in Odisha?
Correct Answer: C. Gopalpur
Cyclone Phailin made landfall near Gopalpur on the Odisha coast on October 12, 2013. It was classified as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speeds of around 220 km/h at landfall. Despite its intensity, effective evacuation of nearly one million people kept the death toll below 50, a major improvement over 1999.
In which year did Cyclone Fani strike Odisha?
Correct Answer: C. 2019
Cyclone Fani struck Odisha on May 3, 2019, making landfall near Puri. It was classified as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speeds of about 175–185 km/h. Fani was the strongest cyclone to hit India in 20 years and is widely regarded as a model for large-scale disaster preparedness and evacuation.