Doldrums are 1. equatorial calms 2. calm and light winds 3. roaring forties 4. variable both in position and in extent Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2019 · Q96

Doldrums are

1equatorial calms
2calm and light winds
3roaring forties
4variable both in position and in extent

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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A1, 2 and 4
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3
D2, 3 and 4

Explanation

The doldrums are the equatorial belt of calms with light, variable winds, shifting in position and extent with the seasons (1, 2 and 4 correct). The 'roaring forties' are the strong westerlies of the southern mid-latitudes - unrelated to the doldrums. Hence A.