Question:medium

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regard to air pressure? 
(A) High pressure is related to cloudy sky and wet weather 
(B) Low pressure is associated with clear and sunny skies 
(C) The air always moves from high pressure to low pressure areas 
(D) Low pressure involves air rising from earth's surface 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Air moves from high pressure to low pressure areas, and low pressure involves rising air which leads to cloud formation and precipitation.
Updated On: Feb 18, 2026
  • (A) and (B) only
  • (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (C) and (D) only
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Statement Evaluation.
- (A) High pressure does not cause cloudy, wet weather. Incorrect.
- (B) Low pressure does not cause clear, sunny skies. Incorrect.
- (C) Air flows from high to low pressure. Correct.
- (D) Low pressure involves rising air. Correct.

Step 2: Answer.
The correct statements are (C) and (D), resulting in answer (4).

Final Answer:
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