What are equatorial low pressure belt also known as?

Q. What are equatorial low pressure belt also known as?
Answer: Doldrums
Notes: Th equatorial low pressure belt lies between 10 degree N and 10 degree S latitudes. This belt is also called the Doldrums because of the extremely calm air movements.

This Question is Also Available in:

हिन्दी

Question Source: 📚This question has been sourced from GKToday's "40000+ GK / General Studies MCQs for SSC & State PCS Exams" App Exclusive Course in GKToday Android Application which provides more than 40K General Knowledge and General Studies questions with explanations asked in all Competitive Exams of India. Download the app here.

📌 Question Number: 102 in Climatology - Atmosphere, Winds, Humidity, Clouds, Rainfall in the above course in App.