Question

Statement I: Periodically, a phenomenon called as southern oscillation that is a global scale see-saw in surface pressure with center of action near Indonesia - North Australia in one side and South-east Pacific region in the other side occurs and when it occurs the above mentioned normal situation greatly changes.
Statement II: Pressure rises in the Indonesian region and as a consequence the steady Trade wind diminish and may even change direction.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Southern Oscillation: pressure see-saw.
El Niño: warm phase.
La Niña: cold phase.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A