Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-cyclones:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 2 only

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Solution

The correct option is C 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Anticyclone is a wind system that has the highest air pressure at the centre and the lowest at the outer margins. The wind moves from the centre towards outward in a clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Statement 2 is correct: An anticyclone's winds rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere around a centre of high pressure.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Anticyclones typically result in stable and fine weather with clear skies.

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