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‘El Nino’ associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India is -

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. An abnormally warm ocean current
  2. A periodic warm air-mass
  3. A periodic warm wind
  4. A periodic low-pressure centre

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: An abnormally warm ocean current

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) An abnormally warm ocean current 📚 Explanation: 'El Nino' is a climate pattern characterized by the periodic development of an abnormally warm ocean current along the equatorial Pacific coast of Peru and Ecuador. This oceanic warming disrupts global atmospheric circulation patterns. It heavily impacts the onset and intensity of the South West Monsoon in India, often leading to delayed rains and severe drought conditions.