Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are known by which name? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are known by which name?
A. Hurricanes
B. Cyclones
C. Tornadoes
D. Typhoons
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are simply called 'Cyclones'. They are the same meteorological phenomenon as hurricanes (Atlantic) and typhoons (Pacific).

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