Walker Circulation strengthens during: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Walker Circulation strengthens during:
A. La Niña
B. Normal conditions
C. El Niño
D. Indian Ocean Dipole
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Walker Circulation strengthens during La Niña as the trade winds intensify, pushing warm water further westward in the Pacific.

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