what is the difference between Acadamic writing task 2 and General writing task 2

[Qasim]

thanks in advance

[Cliff.IELTS.Examiner]

There is no difference in terms of the way you answer the question, or in the way your answer is assessed. The questions are usually a little more difficult, more theoretical and academic in the academic test, and about more common topics in the general test, but they are both essay answers.