With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January - March. 2. OMT collected during January - March can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Statement 2 is correct because OMT accounts for the total heat content of the upper ocean layers, making it a more reliable and stable predictor of Indian Summer Monsoon rainfall than Sea Surface Temperature (SST). Statement 1 is incorrect because the depth of the 26°C isotherm in the south-western Indian Ocean during January–March typically varies between 50 and 100 meters, making the 129-meter figure factually inaccurate for that specific region and time. The core concept being tested is the use of ocean thermal energy and isotherms as advanced indicators for long-range weather forecasting.