Geography · Monsoon and Climate
Consider the following statements: Statement I: El Niño events are generally associated with weakened monsoon winds, leading to below-normal rainfall over India. Statement II: A positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) weakens the monsoon, reducing moisture availability and disrupting monsoonal circulation over India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.✓
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
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Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
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