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प्रश्न
Which region of the world is called ‘Horse latitudes’?
पर्याय
Equatorial low pressure belt
Sub-tropical high pressure belt
Sub-polar low pressure belt
Polar-high pressure belt
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उत्तर
Sub-tropical high pressure belt
Explanation:
The region of the world called ‘Horse latitudes’ corresponds to the Sub-tropical high pressure belt, located around 30° north and south of the Equator. It is characterized by calm winds and weak pressure gradients. Historically, sailing ships used to get stuck in these calm zones, and as a result, horses on board were sometimes thrown overboard to lighten the ship, hence the name “Horse latitudes”.
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