UPSC Prelims 2017 · GS Paper 1 · Q66

Geography

Medium · Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)

Consider the following statements about the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD):

1. It refers to a difference in sea surface temperature between the tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean and the tropical Eastern Indian Ocean.

2. A positive or negative IOD event can influence how an El Nino affects the Indian monsoon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?