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Name of the super cyclone ‘Yaas’, was given by

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. India
  2. Oman
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Bangladesh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Oman

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B. Oman 📚 Explanation: The name for the severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas', which struck the east coast of India in May 2021, was given by 'Oman'. In the Persian language, the word 'Yaas' refers to the Jasmine flower. Tropical cyclones in the north Indian Ocean are named by a panel of 13 countries in alphabetical order. This system helps in identifying and communicating about storms during disaster management.