Question

The data regarding temperature, moisture, timings of sunset and sunrise and direction of wind are collected and preserved by ____________

(a) Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi

(b) Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India

(c) Indian Institute of Weather Forecasting and Research Centre

(d) National Institute of Technology

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Answer 1

Right choice is (b) Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India

Easy explanation: Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India works throughout the year and records every data possible. They predict the future climatic conditions by comparing the past records of 10 to 15 years. This department has recognised the following four seasons of the year: Cool-dry, Hot-dry season, General Rainy season, Season of the Retreating South-West Monsoon.