Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

World Geography

Question:
Which of the following region on earth is called Doldrums?
Options:
Sub Tropical High Pressure Belt
Polar High Pressure belt
Sub Tropical Low Pressure Belt
Equatorial Low Pressure belt
Correct Answer:
Equatorial Low Pressure belt
Explanation:
The equatorial low-pressure belt is also known as 'Doldrums', meaning 'the zone with no winds'. This region of low pressure is a total area of calm. No breeze flows in this belt. Hence, the term 'doldrums' is used to describe the equatorial pressure belts.