2020 · Q40
Which one of the following countries has suggested the name ‘Amphan’ to the cyclone that devastated parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020?
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- ABangladesh
- BThailand
- CMaldives
- DIndia
Explanation
Cyclone Amphan, which devastated parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020, was named by Thailand — 'Amphan' (Um-pun) means 'sky' in Thai. Names are contributed in rotation by the regional panel countries, and this name came from Thailand's list.