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Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of ________
A 5° latitude towards the north only
B 5° latitude towards the south only
C 5° latitude towards north and south
D 15° latitude towards north and south
In the northern hemisphere, the wind blowing from the Horse latitudes to the Doldrums is called ________
A Westerly wind
B Trade wind
C Polar Easterly
D Jet Stream
In replacing the V-belts, a complete set of new belts is used instead of replacing a single damaged belt because
A Belts are available in sets
B Only one belt cannot be fitted with other used belts
C The new belt will carry more than its share and result in short life
D New and old belts will cause vibrations
If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures is more than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the
A NE quadrant
B SE quadrant
C NW quadrant
D SW quadrant
Belt of Doldrums exists in which of the following regions?
A Polar region
B Equatorial region
C Sub-Polar region
D Sub-Tropical region
What is the meaning of the idiom 'in doldrums'?
A Bright
B Distinct
C Delighted
D Gloomy
Doldrums are ________
A High latitudes with heavy snow
B Equatorial zone with low pressure
C High pressure areas on mountains
D Sub-polar zone with high pressure
Rainfall in the doldrums is of the nature of ________
A Orographic precipitation
B Natural precipitation
C Frontal precipitation
D Convectional precipitation
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
C The north-east and south-east winds
D Planetary winds
Which of the following climatic type suffers change due to shifting of the World's Pressure Belts?
A Equatorial type
B Tundra type
C Tropical desert type
D Monsoon

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