Which of the following is a negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Explanation:
Kerala receives the highest rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon as it is the first state to receive the monsoon winds and has the Western Ghats causing orographic rainfall.

Explanation:
Walker Circulation weakens during El Niño as the trade winds weaken, allowing warm water to shift eastward across the Pacific.

Explanation:
High-pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere have clockwise wind circulation. They are associated with sinking air, leading to clear skies and dry weather.