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    DIRECTIONS: The following question consist of two statements, statement 1 and statement II. You are to examine the two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below. [NDA/NA 2013-II]
    Statement I: Doldrums is a calm belt between \[{{5}^{o}}\]N and \[{{5}^{o}}\]S of the equation
    Statement II: The sun rays strike almost vertically over the equation throughout the year

    A)  Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

    B)  Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not correct explanation of Statements

    C)  Statement I is true but Statement II is false.       

    D)  Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Doldrums a zone of light, calm (westerly) winds in equatorial latitude, applicably largely to oceans, moves few degrees N and S of the equator. Sun fall vertically over the equator, causing 12 hour day 12 hour night.


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