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GeographyClimatologyENSO, IOD and Ocean-Atmosphere VariabilityMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
- Type:
- Statement based
- Skill:
- Fact recall
- Tags:
- ENSO, IOD and Ocean-Atmosphere Variability · Climatology
- Related topics:
- Monsoon Systems and Indian Rainfall
Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.
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With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Question 66 · ENSO, IOD and Ocean-Atmosphere Variability · Geography · UPSC Prelims 2017 (GS)