Tropical cyclones originate over which of the following regions?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean

Explanation:

• Tropical cyclones develop over warm tropical oceans where sea surface temperature is at least 26°C.

• The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are the two main cyclone-generating basins affecting the Indian subcontinent.

• The Indian Ocean region frequently supports cyclone formation due to high heat and moisture availability.

Information Booster:

• The Atlantic Ocean is not too cold; its tropical regions are the birthplace of hurricanes.

• Tropical cyclones are called Cyclones in the Indian Ocean, Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Typhoons in the Western Pacific.

• The Mediterranean Sea is generally unsuitable for true tropical cyclones due to cooler waters and limited size.

• The Bay of Bengal experiences more frequent and intense cyclones than the Arabian Sea because of higher sea surface temperatures and humidity.

Additional Knowledge:

Mediterranean Sea, Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean (Option b)

• The Mediterranean Sea does not support regular tropical cyclone formation.

• Inclusion of the Mediterranean makes this option incorrect.

Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Atlantic Ocean (Option c)

• Although tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic, it is not a primary basin affecting India.

• The question focuses on key tropical cyclone origin regions related to the Indian subcontinent.

Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean (Option d)

• The Mediterranean Sea is climatically unsuitable for tropical cyclones.

• Presence of an incorrect region invalidates this option.