UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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      Which region of the Earth's surface is called doldrums?

    A)  Equatorial low pressure belt

    B)  Sub-tropical high pressure belt

    C)  Between \[{{10}^{0}}\] to 23.\[{{5}^{0}}\] North and South Latitudes

    D)  Sub-polar low pressure belt

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The air at the equator is generally rising. For this reason, there is little wind in the region. This region of light shifting winds near the equator is called the doldrums.


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