131. In which one of the following regions are the hurricanes apparently absent ?

1. 1. Coast of Texas

   
   
   

   2. Gulf of Mexico

   
   
   

   3. South -eastern coast of USA

   
   
   

   4. South -eastern coast of Pacific

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: D

   NA

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132. A cold local wind draining occasionally down the Rhone valley is known as

1. 1. Chinook

   
   
   

   2. Mistral

   
   
   

   3. Bora

   
   
   

   4. Blizzard

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: B

   NA

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133. Which of the following has a highest wind velocity ?

1. 1. Loo

   
   
   

   2. Tornado

   
   
   

   3. Typhoon

   
   
   

   4. Hurricane

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: B

   NA

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134. All of the following are cyclones except

1. 1. Hurricane

   
   
   

   2. Zonda

   
   
   

   3. Willy,Willy

   
   
   

   4. Typhoon

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: D

   NA

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135. Which one of the following regions receives the rainfall throughout the year due to westerly winds ?

1. 1. South - West Australia

   
   
   

   2. Iran and Iraq

   
   
   

   3. South Africa

   
   
   

   4. South Chile

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: D

   NA

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