Consider the following statements regarding El Nino effect on Indian Monsoon : 1. The surface temperature goes up in (lie Southern Pacific Ocean and there is deficient rainfall in India. 2. The Walker Circulation shifts cast ward from its normal position and reduces monsoon rainfall in India. Which of the statements given above is are correct?

• A. `  1 only                         
• B.  2 only
• C.  Both 1 and 2                
• D.  Neither 1 nor 2