Indian Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS & SSC Examinations
Q. Consider the following statements about Chennai floods in 2015:
1: Excessive rains due to El Nino effect was responsible for the flooding
2: An El Nino year is generally characterized with excess rainfall during south-west monsoon and deficient rainfall during north-east monsoon
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Second statement is incorrect because during an El Nino year, the South west monsoon will have deficit rains, while North East monsoon sees excess rainfall.
