Statement I : Doldrums is a calm belt between 5^{\circ} {\N} and 5^{\circ} {\S} of the equator. Statement II : The sun rays strike almost vertically over the equator throughout the year.

Correct Answer is : Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

UPSC NDA II 2013 General Ability Paper

Question : 62 of 150

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Statement I : Doldrums is a calm belt between 5∘N and 5∘S of the equator.
Statement II : The sun rays strike almost vertically over the equator throughout the year.

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

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