Which country proposed the name Murasu for a tropical cyclone?

Options

  • A. Bangladesh
  • B. India
  • C. Sri Lanka
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. India

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: India
  • Name: Murasu.
  • Contributed By: India.
  • Meaning: Drum (Tamil word).
  • Pronunciation: Murasu.
  • Naming Authority: India Meteorological Department (IMD), Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC), New Delhi.
  • Next Name in Sequence: Akvan, contributed by Iran.
  • Important: Cyclone names follow a predetermined regional list, not the country where the cyclone makes landfall.