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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Rain Gauge Network (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for Civil Engineering (CE) Engineering Hydrology with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test: Rain Gauge Network". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of Civil Engineering (CE) 2026, to help you master the concept.

Test Highlights:

  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 30 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Rain Gauge Network - Question 1
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Rain gauge is used for ________

Detailed Solution: Question 1

Rain gauge is used by the meteorologists for measuring the amount of precipitation over the time period considered. The instrument gives the best result when it is placed in an open area.

Test: Rain Gauge Network - Question 2
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Calculate the total rainfall in an interval, where volume of the bucket is taken as 24cu. m and time interval N = 3.

Detailed Solution: Question 2

The total rainfall in the given interval is determined by using the formula,
Rainfall = N*v. on substitution, we get
Rainfall = 3*24 = 72cu. m.

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Test: Rain Gauge Network - Question 3
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What would be the rate of rainfall if the value of N can be given as 2 and the difference in time can be given as 24 sec with the L.C of the instrument as 1m?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

The rate of rainfall can be determined by using the formula,
R = N*k*δt. On substitution, we get
R = 2*1*24
R = 48m-sec.

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Which of the following rain gauge equipment is used in case of remote areas?

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Due to the unavailability of the machinery and all other equipments in the remote areas, tipping bucket method can find its advantage. It requires no machine interpretation and is able to deliver accurate value for measuring precipitation.

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Which of the following will not come under the classification of rain gauge?

Detailed Solution: Question 5

Rain gauge has been classified based on the type of work being conducted to adapt the situations. Those include optical rain gauge, acoustic rain gauge and tipping bucket gauge.

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Rain gauge is expressed in terms of _________

Detailed Solution: Question 6

The amount of precipitation measured in terms of the height of the precipitated water accumulated in the container per given time and is expressed in terms of millimeters.

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Find the least count of the instrument used in case of rainfall determination, if the volume of the bucket is 50cu. m and the area of the funnel is about 21 sq. m.

Detailed Solution: Question 7

The least count of the instrument can be given as
K = v / A. on substitution, we get
K = 50 / 21 = 2.38 m.

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Tipping bucket used in the rain gauge will turn under the action of ___________

Detailed Solution: Question 8

Tipping bucket is provided in the rain gauge for collecting the required amount of rainfall needed for measurement of the precipitation in the atmosphere. After being filled to the maximum level, the tipping bucket will turn under the action of gravity.

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Rain gauge is also known as __________

Detailed Solution: Question 9

The equipment which involves in the determination of the precipitation levels in the atmosphere is termed as a rain gauge. It is also known as ombro meter or the udometer based on the area it is in use.

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Acoustic rain gauge can also be known as__________

Detailed Solution: Question 10

Acoustic rain gauge is also referred as a hydrophone, is able to sense the sound signature from each drip of rainfall that strikes the surface. It is possible to invert the underground sound field to estimate the drop size distribution.

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