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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (a) Willy-Willy (b)

Matching can feel scary, but it is simple. In Cyclone, the right matching is shown in 2 1 4 3. Learn each pair one by one, like small stories. Once you know two pairs surely, the code becomes clear. That is how most students solve it calmly.

Ref: [Arunachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2017 UPPCS (Pre) 2014] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (a) Australia (b) C

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Cyclone, the pairs match as in code 2 3 4 1. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [Haryana PSC (Pre) 2018 UPPCS (Mains) 2005] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the areas marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) in the given figure of the cyclone, witnesses heavy torrential sh

Okay, so here is the simple version. Which one of the areas marked as points to d. In Cyclone, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1999] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Assertion (A): The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone. Reason (R): Air descends at the centre o

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... In Cyclone, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the r

Think of Cyclone as a book you have already read. On the page about in the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific, the name written there is Sea surface temperatures are low. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following cyclones did not affect India?

This question is asking for the one that stands apart, and that is Nargis. In Cyclone, Nargis has a special feature that makes it stand apart. That is the whole point here. Once you notice what makes Nargis special, the answer feels easy.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

A sudden fall of Mercury in Barometer indicates

In simple words, a sudden fall of Mercury in Barometer means Stormy weather. In Cyclone, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of a sudden fall of Mercury in Barometer and Stormy weather together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following scales is used to measure the damage by a hurricane?

Let us keep it easy. Which of the following scales is used — the answer is Safir-Simpson Scale. In Cyclone, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2016] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Willy-Willy is

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about willy-Willy is matching question, and the answer is A tropical cyclone of the North-West Australia. In Cyclone, A tropical cyclone of the North-West Australia is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2001 IAS (Pre) 1995] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following area is more susceptible to typhoon cyclone?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Cyclone, whenever you see which of the following area is more, the answer is China Sea. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2003] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

To measure the intensity of Tornadoes we use

Here is how I remember it. to measure the intensity of Tornadoes we = Fujita Scale. That is it. In Cyclone, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following would you generally associate with Tornadoes?

Honestly, this is a simple one. Which of the following would you generally is U.S.A.. In Cyclone, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — which of the following would you generally is U.S.A. — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UP Lower (Spl)(Pre) 2009] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Cyclone and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.