What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?
AThe Earth's rotation on its axis
BConvergence of the two equatorial currents
CDifference in salinity of water
DOccurrence of the belt of calm near the equator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Convergence of the two equatorial currents
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 (GS-I, Set A), Q.14. Official answer key: B.
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