According to Beaufort wind scale, what is the correct increasing order of wind-speed of the following:
(A) Storm (B) Gale (C) Hurricane (D) Breeze
Options:

Correct option is D

Explanation:
The Beaufort Wind Scale categorizes wind speed based on observed conditions at sea or on land. Here’s the increasing order of wind speeds for the given terms:
1. (d) Breeze: Lightest wind, usually Beaufort scale 1–3 (1–19 km/h).
2. (b) Gale: Moderate to strong wind, Beaufort scale 7–9 (50–88 km/h).
3. (a) Storm: Strong wind, Beaufort scale 10–11 (89–117 km/h).
4. (c) Hurricane: Very strong wind, Beaufort scale 12 and above (≥118 km/h).
Thus, the correct increasing order of wind speed is: Breeze < Gale < Storm < Hurricane
Information Booster:
The Beaufort scale, developed by Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805, is a standardized way to describe wind speed based on physical observations, not just measurements. This scale ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane force), and is widely used in marine and meteorological reporting. It provides a practical way to estimate wind speeds in the absence of instruments.
Additional Information:
· Option (1) incorrectly places Storm before Breeze.
· Option (2) places Hurricane before Gale, which is incorrect.
· Option (3) places Storm last, even after Hurricane, which is also wrong.
· Only option (4) correctly reflects the increasing order of wind speeds.