Question : When was the Indian Meteorological Department which collects data on temperature, rainfall, wind, etc., and makes weather forecasts, established by the Government of India?
Option 1: 1879
Option 2: 1876
Option 3: 1875
Option 4: 1873
Correct Answer: 1875
Solution : The correct answer is 1875.
The Indian Meteorological Department was established in 1875, with its headquarters at Calcutta. The headquarters was shifted to Shimla in 1905, to Pune in 1928, and then to Delhi in 1944. IMD has expanded its infrastructure for meteorological observations, communications, forecasting and weather services.
India is the first developing country in the world to have its geostationary satellite, INSAT, for continuous weather monitoring.
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Question : The most important element of weather affecting agriculture in India is :
Option 1: Temperature
Option 2: Humidity
Option 3: Wind
Option 4: Rainfall
Question : The Arya Samaj was founded in ________ by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
Option 1: 1875
Option 2: 1873
Option 3: 1885
Option 4: 1863
Question : Select the correct statement regarding the Indian monsoon.
Option 1: A monsoon is a seasonal shift in wind direction. It can cause very low rainfall during the summer and heavy rainfall in the winter
Option 2: A monsoon is a sudden temperature change. It can cause moderate rainfall during the summer and dry spells in the winter
Option 3: A monsoon is a seasonal shift in wind direction. It can cause heavy rainfall during the summer and dry spells in the winter
Option 4: A monsoon is a seasonal shift in wind direction. It can cause moderate rainfall during the summer and no rain in the winter
Question : Which of the following statements is not true for Indian monsoons?
Option 1: Monsoonal rainfall is affected by jet streams
Option 2: Monsoonal rainfall is the lifeline of Indian agriculture
Option 3: Himalayas play an important role in monsoonal rainfall
Option 4: Monsoonal rainfall is not affected by the relief features of the country
Question : Given below are four sentences which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. These thunderstorms were a huge relief after the heat wave conditions the region had experienced. B. The Weather Department forecasts more storms in the coming days. C. Thunderstorms and strong winds were reported in northern India. D. The Weather Department has also said monsoon is likely to hit South India soon.
Option 1: CABD
Option 2: DCAB
Option 3: CADB
Option 4: BACD
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