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Geography GK · Q194

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 194

Q194

Doldrums is/are

A.
Mount of sand blown and formed on beaches and in deserts
B.
Low pressure belt of calm and light surface winds near the Equator
Answer
C.
The north-east and south-east winds
D.
Planetary winds

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Doldrums are Low pressure belt of calm and light surface winds near the Equator. The "doldrums" is a popular nautical term that refers to the belt around the Earth near the equator where sailing ships sometimes get stuck on windless waters.