Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
2. Compare and contrast summer anticyclones and winter anticyclones. What is the impact of an anticyclone on the weather? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write differences between summer anticyclones and winter anticyclones as well as the impact of an anticyclone on the weather.
Directive word:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define anticyclone.
Body:
In the first part, write about the various differences between summer anticyclones and winter anticyclones with respect to – cloud formation, temperature, wind, condensation, impact on air and sea.
Next, write about the impact of anticyclone on the weather of the region.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
