Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 99

Consider the following statements: 1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than that of the surroundings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1 and 3 only

उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (C) 2 only

व्याख्या

Jet streams occur in both hemispheres, and the eye of a cyclone is warmer (not cooler) than its surroundings due to sinking air. Only mature tropical cyclones develop an eye.