Question

Which of the following sectors can possibly be affected by the onset of EI-Nino?
$1$. Food processing industries
$2$. Irrigation sector
$3$. Power sector
Choose the correct answer using the codes.

• A. $1$ and $2$
• B. $2$ and $3$
• C. $1$ and $3$
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2$ and $3$

El Niño Southern Oscillation refers to the cycle of warm and cold temperatures, as measured by sea surface temperature (SST) of the tropical central and eastern Pacific Ocean. El Niño is accompanied by high air pressure in the western Pacific and low air pressure in the eastern Pacific. These changes in tropical rainfall affect weather patterns throughout the world, particularly for the national agriculture, fishing, forestry, and energy sectors.

So the correct option is '2 and 3'.