Question

Consider the following statements :
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 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

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Ans. (a)

Explanation

'Horse latitudes' are sub tropical high pressure belts extends between 30°-35° (25°-35°) latitudes in both the hemispheres.