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  1. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  2. A.

     Roaring forties are the southern latitudes where Westerlies are prevalent

    B.

     Monsoons are local seasonal winds

    C.

     Doldrum belt lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes

    D.

     Horse latitudes are found between Trade winds and Westerlies

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Although monsoons are often erroneously identified as rainstorms, they are actually a seasonal wind. A monsoon is a wind in low-latitude climates that seasonally changes direction between winter and summer.


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