The meeting zone of trade winds near the equator is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The meeting zone of trade winds near the equator is called:

A. Polar Front

B. Horse Latitudes

C. Westerlies

D. Doldrums

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Doldrums or Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is where trade winds converge near the equator.

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