Geography · Climatology & World Climate Patterns
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The world's major hot deserts are generally located between 15° and 30° latitude in both hemispheres and occur predominantly on the western margins of continents. Statement-II: These western continental margins in the subtropics are commonly influenced by subtropical high-pressure conditions and offshore trade winds. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
- 2Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- 3Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- 4Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I✓
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Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
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