UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Which of the following statements is/are issues regarding the equatorial low pressure belt?
    1. There is very little flow of air
    2. The air continuously descends
    3. The Inter-tropical convergence Zone (ITZ) formed by the converging winds maintains its position at the equator throughout the year.
    4. The converging air is dry.

    A) 1 and 4 only

    B) 2 and 3 only

    C) 1 and 2 only

    D) 3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    There is continuous ascent of air due to low pressure belt. The Inter-tropical convergence Zone (ITZ) keeps on moving north and south of equator depending on the seasonal march of the sun's vertical rays.


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