MCQ
Assertion: Cyclones primarily form over warm ocean waters.
Reason: The low-pressure system created by rising warm air causes the surrounding cooler air to rush in, forming strong winds and heavy rainfall.
  • (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • B
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • C
    (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
  • D
    (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Answer

Correct option: A.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
A

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