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Q. With regards to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) consider the following statements:

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Solution

The correct option is C 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect:
A positive Indian Ocean Dipole phase means drier east and wetter west the Indian Ocean.

Statement 2 is incorrect: A negative Indian Ocean Dipole phase means a wetter east and drier west the Indian Ocean.

Statement 3 is correct: The Indian Ocean Dipole is called as Indian Nino as it produces conditions similar to that of El Nino.

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