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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
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
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
What is the meaning of the idiom 'in doldrums'?
A Bright
B Distinct
C Delighted
D Gloomy
Doldrums pressure belts lies in between which of the following latitudes?
A 5 deg N to 5 deg S
B 35 deg N to 60 deg S
C 25 deg N to 35 deg S
D 35 deg N to 45 deg S
Belt of Doldrums exists in which of the following regions?
A Polar region
B Equatorial region
C Sub-Polar region
D Sub-Tropical region
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
The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about ________
A 80 cms
B 160 cms
C 200 cms
D 250 cms
The rainfall in January and February was 2.5 inches and 4.0 inches respectively. What was the % increase in rainfall in February?
A 35
B 45
C 60
D 40
Why does Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall?
A It is a rain shadow area
B It is located parallel to wind direction
C It is away from the coast
D Rain bearing clouds are absent

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