Consider the following statements regarding El Nino and La Nina:
Statement I: El Nino is characterized by a warming of the central equatorial Pacific Ocean, leading to reduced monsoon rainfall in India.
Statement II: La Nina is associated with a cooling of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean and generally leads to enhanced rainfall in India, especially in the northwest region.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
2
Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.