Geography · Climatology
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and its impact on India's monsoon: Statement I: The positive phase of the IOD is expected to bring above-normal rainfall to the Indian subcontinent, while causing below-normal rainfall in parts of Australia and Indonesia. Statement II: The negative phase of the IOD leads to below-average rainfall over India, exacerbating drought conditions, while improving rainfall in the eastern Indian Ocean. Statement III: The IOD's positive phase helps to counteract the negative impacts of a developing El Nino on the Indian monsoon. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1None of the statements is correct.
- 2Statement I is correct, while Statements II and III are incorrect.
- 3Statements I and III are correct, while Statement II is incorrect.✓
- 4All three statements are correct.
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Statements I and III are correct, while Statement II is incorrect.
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