B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2005
The powerful El Niño in India is the cause of –
aNormal rainfall
bExcessive rainfall✓ Correct
cDrought
dNone of these
Explanation
El Niño occurs due to the accumulation of warm water in the eastern Pacific region near the equator. As the warm water heats the surface, moist air rises and storms form. As a result, the Indian South-West Monsoon generally becomes weak, and a tendency of reduced rainfall/drought is observed. Rainfall
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