What is the general direction of cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal ?

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Q: 52 (NDA-I/2011)
What is the general direction of cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal ?

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Geography

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NDA-I

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{'cyclones': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'bengal': [2, 0, 1, 2], 'general direction': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'east': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'west': [11, 4, 16, 22], 'bay': [5, 2, 1, 11], 'north': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'south': [15, 1, 23, 37]}

The general direction of cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal is from east to west.

Option 1: East to west - This option is correct. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal generally move from east to west. This means that they form in the eastern part of the Bay and then move towards the western coast of India or towards the eastern coast of neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Option 2: West to east - This option is incorrect. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal do not generally move from west to east.

Option 3: West to south - This option is incorrect. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal do not generally move from west to south.

Option 4: North to south - This option is incorrect. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal do not generally move from north to south.

In summary, the general direction of cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal is from east to west.