The cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is known as

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Q: 82 (NDA-I/2012)
The cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is known as

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Geography

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NDA-I

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{'cyclonic storm': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'hurricane': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'cyclone': [1, 1, 2, 3], 'typhoon': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'caribbean sea': [0, 1, 3, 2]}

The correct answer to the question is option 3: Hurricane. A hurricane is a cyclonic storm that occurs over the Caribbean Sea.

Option 1: Typhoon is not the correct answer because typhoons occur in the Pacific Ocean, particularly in the western Pacific region.

Option 2: Willy-Willy is also not the correct answer. Willy-Willy is another term for a tropical cyclone that occurs in the waters near Australia.

Option 4: Cyclone is a generic term used to describe any intense low-pressure system with strong winds and rotating motion. While hurricanes are a specific type of cyclone, they are distinct in terms of their location and formation.

In conclusion, the correct term for the cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is a hurricane.

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