2014 · Q6
Statements:
- IThe Doldrums is a low pressure area around the Equator where the prevailing winds are calm.
- IILow pressure is caused by the heat at the Equator which makes the air rise and travel both Northwards and Southwards.
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- ABoth the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
- BBoth the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Explanation
The Doldrums are the calm equatorial low-pressure belt, caused by heated equatorial air rising and moving poleward - both true and II explains I.