15.3.1. India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does IMD stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the department focused on weather in India.

2. 2.

   Name one type of rain gauge used by IMD.

   Hint

   Remember the basic type of gauge.

3. 3.

   What is the main responsibility of the IMD?

   • Weather forecasting
   • Rainfall data collection
   • Environmental monitoring

   Hint

   Focus on what the IMD is primarily tasked with.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Symons Rain Gauge is a recording type of rain gauge.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember that recording gauges measure themselves.

5. 5.

   Critically analyze the use of different types of rain gauges and suggest improvements for data collection in remote areas.

   Hint

   Think about accessibility and technology advancements.

6. 6.

   Design a simplified model for a rain gauge network that could improve data collection in rural India.

   Hint

   Reflect on resource availability and technology.