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Consider the following statements:

  1. El-Nino always results in drought across all of India.

  2. El-Nino contributes to distortion of the Walker circulation pattern.

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Answer:

B. 2 only

Read Explanation:

  • El-Nino disrupts the Walker circulation, affecting global wind and rainfall patterns. But it doesn't cause uniform drought across India.


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  1. The retreating monsoon is associated with a rapid fall in temperature in North India during October.

  2. This season experiences rainfall in the northwestern part of India.

  3. The retreating monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the eastern coastal areas.

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  1. It experiences a monsoon climate with a short dry season.
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