In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate:
A. Counterclockwise
B. Straight
C. Clockwise
D. Downward
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate counterclockwise (opposite to the Northern Hemisphere) due to the Coriolis force deflecting winds to the left.

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