Geography · Climatology
Consider the following statements with reference to the interaction between the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and the Indian monsoon: Statement-I: The occurrence of a positive phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole can offset, to some extent, the suppressing influence of El Niño on the Indian summer monsoon. Statement-II: During a positive IOD phase, sea surface temperatures are anomalously higher in the western Indian Ocean while relatively cooler conditions prevail in the eastern Indian Ocean. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I✓
- 2Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- 3Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- 4Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
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