Q. With reference to the seven tropical cyclone basins in the world, consider the following statements:
  1. North Atlantic Ocean is the most active tropical cyclone basin
  2. North Indian Ocean basin is the least active tropical cyclone basin
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Only 2
Notes: There are seven tropical cyclone basins: North Atlantic, eastern and western northern Pacific, southwestern Pacific, southwestern and southeastern Indian Ocean, and northern Indian Ocean. The western Pacific is the most active, with the Japan Meteorological Agency as the main warning center. The north Indian Ocean is the least active, with the Indian Meteorological Department as its warning center.