Maharashtra State Service Pre 2026 PracticeHard
Q.Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and its impact on the Indian Monsoon: (a) A 'Positive IOD' occurs when the western Indian Ocean becomes unusually warmer than the eastern equatorial Indian Ocean. (b) A Positive IOD typically brings greater than average rainfall to India and can offset the negative impacts of El Niño. (c) El Niño Modoki represents anomalous cooling in the central Pacific Ocean, which heavily boosts the Indian summer monsoon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a
(1) Only (a) and (b)
b
(2) Only (b) and (c)
c
(3) Only (a) and (c)
d
(4) All of the above
Correct Answer: Option A
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