The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) refers to:
A. Temperature difference between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
B. Salinity difference between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
C. Atmospheric pressure difference between the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea
D. Difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Indian Ocean Dipole refers to the difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean.

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Question #1 Report Error
ISRO is developing the Gaganyaan spacecraft indigenously, but which Russian space agency has played a key role in training Indian astronauts?
A. Roscosmos
B. Glavkosmos
C. Energia
D. Soyuz

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
While ISRO is developing the spacecraft indigenously, Roscosmos has played a key role in training Indian astronauts.[reference:63]

Question #2 Report Error
The six-lane Dwarka tunnel project in Delhi is estimated to cost approximately:
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹7,000 crore
C. ₹9,000 crore
D. ₹11,000 crore

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The 8.1-km six-lane road tunnel project is estimated to cost nearly ₹7,000 crore.

Question #3 Report Error
The G7 Summit 2026 was held in which city?
A. Nice
B. Paris
C. Evian, France
D. Lyon

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The G7 Summit 2026 was held on June 16 and 17 in Evian, France.[reference:50]