UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2011
Question 24 of 53Geography
What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer
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Explanation
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