Doldrums is/are
A. Mount of sand blown and formed on beaches and in deserts
B. Low pressure belt of calm and light surface winds near the Equator
C. The north-east and south-east winds
D. Planetary winds
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Doldrums are Low pressure belt of calm and light surface winds near the Equator. The "doldrums" is a popular nautical term that refers to the belt around the Earth near the equator where sailing ships sometimes get stuck on windless waters.Related Questions on Miscellaneous World Geography
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