Consider the following statements :
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.
2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Ans. (a)

Explanation

'Horse latitudes' are sub tropical high pressure belts extends between 30°-35° (25°-35°) latitudes in both the hemispheres.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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