Q. With reference to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) consider the following statements:
1.The IOD Index is measured by differences in sea surface temperature anomaly between the western equatorial and south-eastern equatorial portions of the Indian Ocean.
2.During a positive IOD phase, India receives lesser rainfall.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The IOD Index is measured by differences in sea surface temperature anomaly between the western equatorial and south-eastern equatorial portions of the Indian Ocean.
Statement 2 is incorrect. During a positive IOD phase, India receives more rain whereas a negative IOD phase usually offers less.
Source: The Times of India
