Question

In the context of El-Nino, which of the following statements is accurate?

• A. El-Nino strengthens the cold Peruvian current.
• B. El-Nino enhances the monsoon in India.
• C. El-Nino is useful in long-range monsoon forecasting in India.
• D. El-Nino has no relevance to Indian weather systems.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. El-Nino is useful in long-range monsoon forecasting in India.

• In India, the presence or absence of El-Nino events is used for forecasting long-term monsoon behavior, as it can significantly affect monsoon onset and intensity.