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UPSC 2007 · Q81 · Geography › Atmosphere & Climatology · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. Either of the two belts over the ocean at about 30°–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?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only
UPSC 2007 · Q89 · Geography › Atmosphere & Climatology · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than in the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only