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Consider the following statements about anticyclones : 1. Anticyclones are high pressure systems. 2. Air in the centre of the system must be subsiding. 3. Anticyclones are characterized by converging winds. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Answer B (official UPSC key)Anticyclones are high pressure systems with subsiding air at the centre; their winds diverge, not converge

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