146. Assertion (A) : Hot deserts in the trade wind belts occur invariably on the continents.
     Reason (R) :In the tropical belt where the trade winds blow, there are practically no highlands on the western side to obstruct the moisture-Iaden winds for causing rainfall.
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1. 1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
      

   
   
   

   2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
      

   
   
   

   3. (A) is true but (R) is false
      

   
   
   

   4. (A) is false but (R) is true
      

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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147. What could b e the main reasons for the formation of 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 ?

1. 1. 1 only

   
   
   

   2. 2 only

   
   
   

   3. Both 1 and 2

   
   
   

   4. Neither 1 nor 2

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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