With reference to Global warming's impact on EI Nino in 2019, consider the following statements:
I. EI Nino is a climatic chain characterized by high air pressure in the Western Pacific and low air pressure in the eastern.
II. Normally EI Nino occurs once in every 15 years and results in heavy loss to the public in Tropical Pacific region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Options

A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

C

Explanation

As per the report of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), EI Nino between December 2018 and February 2019 is found to be about 75-80%. EI Nino occurs once in every 15 years and results in heavy drought, flood, dust and snow resulting in million of dollar loss to the publc in Tropical Pacific region.