Using the information in the passage about Indian cyclone names Agni, Akaash, Bijli, Jal, Leher, Megh, Sagar and Vayu, answer this question: “Which one of the Indian names listed in the passage has not yet been used as a cyclone name so far?”

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Vayu

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This question again relies on the passage about cyclone naming, but now asks which Indian name has not been used yet. The passage lists eight names contributed by India and indicates how many have already been used. You must correctly interpret this information and identify which names remain unused, then match that with the options. It is a detail and sequence question that checks careful reading rather than complex reasoning.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • The Indian names listed in the passage are Agni, Akaash, Bijli, Jal, Leher, Megh, Sagar, and Vayu, in that order.
  • The passage states that five of these names, “up to Leher,” have been used so far.
  • Therefore, Agni, Akaash, Bijli, Jal, and Leher have already been assigned to cyclones.
  • The remaining Indian names on the list are Megh, Sagar, and Vayu.
  • The options provided are Leher, Agni, Bijli, and Vayu.


Concept / Approach:
The concept is similar to the previous ordering question: you must distinguish between names already used and those still unused. The crucial phrase “up to Leher” tells you that Leher is included among the used names. Any name in the options that is in this used set cannot be correct. Then you check which option belongs to the unused set. Since Megh and Sagar do not appear among the options, the only unused name present in the options is Vayu.


Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: List all eight Indian cyclone names in the order given: Agni, Akaash, Bijli, Jal, Leher, Megh, Sagar, Vayu. Step 2: Mark the names that the passage says have already been used: the first five in the list, up to and including Leher. Step 3: Identify the unused Indian names: Megh, Sagar, and Vayu. Step 4: Compare the set of unused names with the options: Leher, Agni, Bijli, Vayu. Step 5: Note that Leher, Agni, and Bijli are part of the first five names and are therefore already used. Step 6: Recognize that Vayu is the only name in the options that belongs to the unused group and has not yet been used.


Verification / Alternative check:
You can verify the answer by a process of elimination. If you mistakenly think Leher is unused, recheck the phrase “five of these names (that is, up to Leher) have been used so far.” The expression “up to” clearly includes Leher. Agni and Bijli are obviously before Leher and thus also used. Since only Megh, Sagar, and Vayu remain unused, and only Vayu appears among the options, the correct answer must be Vayu. This reasoning confirms that there is exactly one correct option.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Leher is explicitly counted among the names that have already been used as cyclone names, so it cannot be an unused name. Agni is the very first Indian name in the list and lies within the first five, meaning it has been used already. Bijli also appears among the first five and has therefore already been assigned to a cyclone.


Common Pitfalls:
A common misunderstanding arises from a quick reading of “up to Leher” as if Leher were the next name to be used, rather than part of the used set. This can lead students to choose Leher incorrectly. Others may forget which names appear in the options and guess based on what sounds least familiar. To avoid such errors, always write down the complete list, mark used and unused items clearly, and only then look at the options. This simple technique prevents confusion, especially in questions involving sequences or partial lists.


Final Answer:
The Indian cyclone name that has not yet been used so far, among the options given, is “Vayu”.

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