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Severe cyclonic storms hit India's coasts with an average wind speed of about:
A18 km/h
B180 km/h
C80 km/h
D500 km/h
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 180 km/h
1. A cyclone loses force away from the sea.
2. Coastal storms average 180 km/h.
3. They cause a storm surge.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 7, Natural Hazards and Disasters._
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