The cyclone ‘Hudhud’ hit the coast of which state?
2014
The cyclone ‘Hudhud’ hit the coast of which state?
Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh — CONCEPTA tropical cyclone's landfall location is identified by the coastline crossed by the storm's centre. Areas affected by wind or rain are not necessarily…
- A.
Andhra Pradesh
- B.
Karnataka
- C.
Kerala
- D.
Gujarat
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Correct answer: A
CONCEPT
A tropical cyclone's landfall location is identified by the coastline crossed by the storm's centre. Areas affected by wind or rain are not necessarily the landfall location.
For an Indian cyclone, the India Meteorological Department's post-event track and landfall report is the primary reference.
APPLICATION
The India Meteorological Department records that Hudhud crossed the north Andhra Pradesh coast over Visakhapatnam on 12 October 2014.
Therefore, the state whose coast Hudhud hit was Andhra Pradesh.
CROSS-CHECK / CONTRAST
Andhra Pradesh lies on the Bay of Bengal coast and includes Visakhapatnam.
Karnataka lies on the Arabian Sea coast in south-western India.
Kerala lies on the Arabian Sea coast along the far south-west of India.
Gujarat lies on the Arabian Sea coast in western India.
Result: Andhra Pradesh.