Question

    With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a diff erence in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacifi c Ocean.

    2. An IOD phenomenon can infl uence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is B

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