Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the Ferrel cell? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the Ferrel cell?
A. Rising air at the poles and sinking air at the subtropics
B. Rising air at the equator and sinking air at the poles
C. Rising air at the subtropics and sinking air at the poles
D. Rising air at the poles and sinking air at the equator
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Ferrel cell is a large-scale atmospheric circulation pattern where air rises at the subtropics, flows poleward, and sinks at the poles.
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