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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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