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Which one of the following place is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?

(a) Chennai


(b) Mangaluru (Mangalore)


(c) Amritsar


(d) Puri


Correct

Amritsar is least likely to be affected by a cyclone because it is far away from the coastal areas.

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Which of the following statements given below is correct ?

(i) In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.


(ii) In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.


(iii) A cyclone is formed by a very high speed pressure system with very high speed winds revolving around it.


(iv) The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.


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