Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
2. It is important to note that the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and El Niño are complex phenomena, and their interactions with the monsoon system can vary in intensity and spatial distribution from year to year. Analyse (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The explains the concept of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and its interaction with El Niño.
Key Demand of the question:
The question expects us to explain what IOD is and discuss in detail how it impacts monsoons in India along with El Nino
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining IOD.
Body:
First, write in detail how both IOD and El nino impact monsoons in India. Discuss the impact of both positive IOD and negative IOD.
Next, discuss the combined impact of IOD and El Nino.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.








