Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Storm Malik system is also known as Nadia in Denmark.
2. The winds in an anticyclone storm flow in the direction opposite to that of the wind above a region of low pressure.
3. A supercell is characterized by the presence of a mesocyclone.
4. Derechos can cause hurricane-force or tornadic-force winds.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2, 3 and 4
Notes: Storm Malik was named by Denmark, but the system is known as Nadia in Germany, not Denmark; hence statement 1 is incorrect. Anticyclonic winds flow opposite to those around low-pressure areas. Supercells feature mesocyclones (rotating updrafts). Derechos are known for producing hurricane-force or tornadic winds. Thus, only statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct.