Q. Which among the following conditions is/are favourable for the formation of Cyclone?
  1. Low sea surface with temperature lower than 27° C.
  2. Presence of the Coriolis force 
  3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed
  4. Upper divergence above the sea level system
Select the correct code from the options given below:

Answer: Only 2, 3, & 4
Notes: Cyclone is any low-pressure area with winds spiralling inwards.
Conditions Favourable for Tropical Cyclone Formation include:
Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C,
Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex,
Small variations in the vertical wind speed,
A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation,
Upper divergence above the sea level system.
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