Willy Willy is
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- Aa type of tree grown in temperate regions
- Ba wind that blows in a desert
- Ca tropical cyclone of the north-west AustraliaCorrect
- Da kind of common fish found near Lakshadweep islands
Explanation
The correct answer is C because Willy Willy is the local name given to tropical cyclones that occur in the coastal waters of North-West Australia. Just as these intense low pressure systems are called hurricanes in the Atlantic and typhoons in the Pacific, they are specifically referred to as Willy Willies in the Australian region. They typically develop over warm tropical waters and bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the continent.
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