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Arab Sea Cyclone Naming and Regional Protocols

By Priya Nair · Science & Env · 04 Apr 2026 · 560 views

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IMD and WMO protocols ensure consistent public messaging across borders.

Basin

Arabian Sea vs Bay of Bengal frequency.

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Why is standardized cyclone naming important for disaster management? (150 words)

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Prelims Questions (With Right Answer & Solution)

Q1. Cyclone naming in North Indian Ocean is coordinated by:

A. NASA alone

B. WMO/ESCAP panel

C. UNESCO

D. World Bank

Right Answer: B

Solution: Regional panels maintain rotating name lists contributed by member countries.

Difficulty: medium · Marks: 2.00 · Negative: 0.67

Q2. Arabian Sea cyclones are relatively less frequent mainly because:

A. No monsoon

B. Higher salinity stops storms

C. Dry air intrusion from northwest

D. No coastline

Right Answer: C

Solution: Dry continental winds and vertical wind shear often limit cyclogenesis in the Arabian Sea.

Difficulty: hard · Marks: 2.00 · Negative: 0.67

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IMD

India Meteorological Department.

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