Q- Consider the following statements regarding La Nina-1- Characterised by abnormal accumulation of warm water in the central and eastern Pacific-2- It brings heavy rains to India-Which of the above statement-s is-are correct-

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding La Nina:
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: An abnormal accumulation of cold water happens in the central and eastern Pacific.

Statement 2 is correct: La Nina brings heavy rainfall to India.

Extra Information:

La Nina generally happens when the trade winds become extremely strong which causes an abnormal accumulation of cold water in the central and eastern Pacific. It brings the opposite effects of El Nino. Its weather impact includes abnormally heavy rains in India and Southeast Asia.

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