GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Tropical cyclones are referred to by different names depending on where they originate in the world. Hurricanes occur in the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern north Pacific Ocean. Typhoons occur in the western Pacific Ocean. Tropical cyclones occur in the south Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean.

Detailed explanation-2: -Typhoon is defined as a tropical cyclone with the maximum wind of 34 knots or higher. A tropical cyclone with the maximum wind of less than 34 knots is called a tropical depression. Difference between two types of tropical cyclones are just if the maximum wind is less than or above the threshold of 34 knots.

Detailed explanation-3: -In general, tropical cyclones are named according to the rules at a regional level. It is important to note that tropical cyclones/hurricanes/typhoons are not named after any particular person. The names selected are those that are familiar to the people in each region.