Doldrum 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 :
1, 2 and 4
2 and 3 only
1 and 3
2, 3 and 4
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UPSC CAPF – 2019
– This zone is characterized by calm or very light and variable winds due to the convergence of trade winds and rising air.
– The location and width of the doldrums (Intertropical Convergence Zone – ITCZ) are not fixed but shift seasonally with the overhead sun.
– The “Roaring Forties” are strong westerlies found between latitudes 40°S and 50°S, known for strong winds and large waves.