15.3. Rainfall Data Collection Agencies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary agency responsible for rainfall data collection in India?

   Hint

   It's the first agency mentioned.

2. 2.

   What type of gauge is commonly used by IMD?

   Hint

   Think of the non-recording gauge mentioned.

3. 3.

   Which agency is primarily responsible for collecting rainfall data in India?

   • India Meteorological Department
   • Central Water Commission
   • State Meteorological Departments

   Hint

   It's the first agency we discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Tipping bucket gauges are non-recording rain gauges.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what the tipping bucket gauge does.

5. 5.

   If the Central Water Commission decides to improve collaboration with state departments, what strategies could they implement to enhance effectiveness in rainfall data collection?

   Hint

   Consider how teamwork improves resource management.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of using automatic recording gauges over manual gauges in regions with heavy rainfall.

   Hint

   Think about the reliability of continuous data over periodic checks.