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    Question

    Given below are two statements Statement I:

    Periodically, a phenomenon called as southem 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 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both Statement I and Statement II are false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statement I is true but Statement II is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statement I is false but Statement II is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    South oscillation is a global scale see-saw in surface pressure with the center of action near Indonesia-North Australia is one side and the Southeast Pacific region on the other side occurs. Due to increase in   pressure in the Indonesian region, steady trade winds diminish and may even change direction.

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