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  1. 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?

    2. A.

     1 only
    B.

     2 only
    C.

     Both 1 and 2
    D.

     Neither 1 nor 2

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S latitudes is known as Horse Latitude. Horse latitude, either of two subtropical atmospheric high-pressure belts that encircle Earth around latitudes 30°– 35° N and 30°– 35° S and that generate light winds and clear skies. Because they contain dry subsiding air, they produce arid climates in the areas below them.

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