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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only
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Standard Reference Verified- Statement 1 is incorrect: Conventional El Niño is characterized by anomalous warming in the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the South American coast. In contrast, El Niño Modoki exhibits maximum warming in the Central Equatorial Pacific flanked by cooler waters on both the eastern and western sides.
- Statement 2 is correct: Classic El Niño increases vertical wind shear over the Atlantic Basin, suppressing hurricane formation. El Niño Modoki creates atmospheric circulation patterns that reduce wind shear over the tropical Atlantic, leading to higher hurricane frequency and intensity.
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