Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Ocean Dipole:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
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B
2 only
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C
Both1 and 2
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D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution
The correct option is C
Both1 and 2 Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Indian Ocean Dipole is a sea surface warming phenomenon defined between the Arabian Sea (western Indian Ocean) and the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia.
Statement 2 is correct: Positive phase of Indian Ocean Dipole is associated with higher monsoon rainfall in India. Whereas a negative phase associated with lower monsoon rainfall.