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El Nino is the development of warm ocean currents along the coast of Peru. How does this affect monsoon in India?

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It does not affect the monsoon.

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Rainfall is above average.

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Rainfall is below average.

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It makes the climate warmer.

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Solution

The correct option is C Rainfall is below average.
El Nino refers to the periodic development of a warm ocean current along the coast of Peru as a temporary replacement for the cold Peruvian Current. The presence of El Nino leads to below average monsoon rainfall in India.

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