1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. |
2. El Nino has adverse effect on monsoon climate |
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
El Nino is characterized by higher temperature in the Pacific Ocean along the Peru coast whereas La Nina is associated with low temperature in the equatorial Indian Ocean. Monsoons become very weak in the event of El Nino whereas La Nina is a harbinger of good monsoon in India.You need to login to perform this action.
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