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UPPSC 2003 GS-I World Geography
Question

Willy-willy is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Tropical cyclone over Australia

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tropical cyclone over Australia”.
Willy-willy is a tropical cyclone of north west Australia occurring during the hottest period of the year and provide rainfall.

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