15.3.3. State Meteorological and Irrigation Departments

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary function of the State Meteorological Departments?

   Hint

   Think about their role in agriculture.

2. 2.

   Name one type of instrument used for collecting rainfall data.

   Hint

   This instrument measures precipitation.

3. 3.

   What is the main responsibility of State Meteorological Departments?

   • Collecting rainfall data
   • Managing urban development
   • Conducting geological surveys

   Hint

   Think about their role in agriculture.

4. 4.

   True or False: State Meteorological Departments face no challenges in data collection.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the difficulties of working with technology.

5. 5.

   Analyze how a failure in rainfall data reporting can affect a region's agricultural economy.

   Hint

   Consider the domino effect of incorrect data.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy for enhancing the reliability of rainfall data in remote regions.

   Hint

   Think about leveraging technology and community involvement.