For short-term climate prediction, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the India subcontinent?
A
La Nina
B
Movement of Jet Streams
C
El Nino and Southern Oscillations
D
Greenhouse effects on global level
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks about events linked to weak monsoon rains in the India subcontinent, specifically for short-term climate prediction.
2. El Nino and Southern Oscillations (ENSO) (Option C) is a well-established climate pattern involving changes in sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean and the overlying atmospheric pressure (Southern Oscillation).
3. The El Nino phase of ENSO is strongly correlated with weaker-than-average summer monsoon rains over the Indian subcontinent.
4. La Nina (Option A) is the opposite phase and is often associated with stronger monsoons.
5. Movement of Jet Streams (Option B) influences monsoons, but ENSO provides a more specific link for short-term prediction of weak monsoon intensity.
6. Greenhouse effects (Option D) relate to long-term climate change, not typically used for short-term (seasonal) monsoon prediction in this context.