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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The name of the Cyclone Gulab, which hit many parts of India has been recommended by which country?
A
Nepal
B
Sri Lanka
C
India
D
Pakistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The name Gulab, suggested by Pakistan, means rose in Hindustani.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gulab was a tropical cyclone and was named by Pakistan. It affected the coasts of south Odisha north Andhra Pradesh. According to WMO (World Meteorological Organization) guidelines, countries in every region are supposed to give names for cyclones.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Oman. The name of the super cyclone ‘Yaas’, is given by Oman. The word ‘Yaas’ is originated from the Persian language. it means the flower jasmine in the English language.

Detailed explanation-4: -With Cyclone Asani – a name given by Sri Lanka that means ‘wrath’ in Sinhalese – formed in the Bay of Bengal on Sunday morning and hurtling towards the east coast, the same question pops up again.

Detailed explanation-5: -The 13 panel countries - Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Yemen - have submitted a list of 13 names each.

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