Which one of the following may be the true characteristic of cyclones?

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Q: (CDS-I/2019)
Which one of the following may be the true characteristic of cyclones?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'tropical cyclones': [1, 0, 1, 4], 'temperate cyclones': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'cyclones': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'cyclone': [1, 1, 2, 3], 'hurricanes': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'trade winds': [2, 0, 0, 2], 'true characteristic': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'westerlies': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

Option 1 states that temperate cyclones move from west to east with westerlies, while tropical cyclones follow trade winds. Temperate cyclones are low-pressure systems that form in the mid-latitudes and are typically associated with fronts. These cyclones are driven by the prevailing westerly winds in the mid-latitudes and generally move from west to east. On the other hand, tropical cyclones are characterized by low-pressure systems that develop in tropical regions and are driven by the trade winds, which blow from east to west. Thus, option 1 is a true characteristic of cyclones.

Option 2 states that the front side of a cyclone is known as the `eye of cyclone`. This is incorrect. The "eye" of a cyclone refers to the center of the storm, which is typically characterized by calm and clear conditions. It is surrounded by bands of strong winds and rain, known as the eyewall.

Option 3 states that cyclones possess a center of high pressure surrounded by closed isobars. This is incorrect. Cyclones are characterized by low-pressure systems, not high-pressure systems. They are associated with converging winds and rising air, resulting in unstable atmospheric conditions.

Option 4 states that hurricanes are well-known

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