National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)

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Where is the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) located?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Noida


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NCMRWF is situated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the primary objective of NCMRWF?

  1. To provide weather forecasts for the aviation industry

  2. To conduct research on climate change

  3. To develop weather forecasting models

  4. To monitor weather conditions in real-time


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

NCMRWF's main goal is to develop and implement numerical weather prediction models for medium-range weather forecasting.

Which of the following is NOT a type of weather forecast provided by NCMRWF?

  1. Short-range forecast

  2. Medium-range forecast

  3. Long-range forecast

  4. Seasonal forecast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NCMRWF focuses on medium-range weather forecasting, typically ranging from 4 to 10 days. Short-range forecasting is generally handled by other meteorological agencies.

What is the name of NCMRWF's flagship weather forecasting model?

  1. GRAPES

  2. WRF

  3. GFS

  4. ECMWF


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GRAPES (Global and Regional Assimilation and Prediction System) is NCMRWF's advanced weather forecasting model.

Which organization provides funding and support to NCMRWF?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  4. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NCMRWF receives funding and support from the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India.

When was NCMRWF established?

  1. 1988

  2. 1992

  3. 1996

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NCMRWF was established in the year 1988.

What is the name of NCMRWF's supercomputer?

  1. Pratyush

  2. Param Yuva II

  3. Bhaskara

  4. Aryabhata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NCMRWF's supercomputer is named Pratyush.

Which of the following is NOT a weather parameter forecasted by NCMRWF?

  1. Temperature

  2. Precipitation

  3. Wind speed

  4. Solar radiation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NCMRWF primarily focuses on forecasting meteorological parameters such as temperature, precipitation, and wind speed. Solar radiation is not typically included in their forecasts.

What is the spatial resolution of NCMRWF's weather forecasts?

  1. 12 km

  2. 25 km

  3. 50 km

  4. 100 km


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NCMRWF's weather forecasts have a spatial resolution of 12 kilometers.

How often does NCMRWF update its weather forecasts?

  1. Every 3 hours

  2. Every 6 hours

  3. Every 12 hours

  4. Every 24 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NCMRWF updates its weather forecasts every 6 hours.

Which of the following is NOT a user of NCMRWF's weather forecasts?

  1. Farmers

  2. Aviation industry

  3. Disaster management agencies

  4. General public


Correct Option:
Explanation:

NCMRWF's weather forecasts are used by a wide range of users, including farmers, aviation industry, disaster management agencies, and the general public.

What is the name of NCMRWF's mobile app for weather forecasting?

  1. NCMRWF Weather

  2. GRAPES Weather

  3. MoES Weather

  4. India Weather


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NCMRWF's mobile app for weather forecasting is called NCMRWF Weather.

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by NCMRWF?

  1. Climate monitoring

  2. Seasonal climate prediction

  3. Ocean state forecasting

  4. Air quality forecasting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NCMRWF's services primarily focus on weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Air quality forecasting is typically handled by other environmental agencies.

What is the name of NCMRWF's training and education center?

  1. NCMRWF Academy

  2. NCMRWF Institute of Meteorology

  3. NCMRWF School of Weather Forecasting

  4. NCMRWF Center for Climate Studies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NCMRWF's training and education center is called NCMRWF Academy.

Which of the following is NOT a research area of NCMRWF?

  1. Numerical weather prediction

  2. Climate modeling

  3. Ocean-atmosphere interaction

  4. Space weather forecasting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NCMRWF's research primarily focuses on weather forecasting, climate modeling, and ocean-atmosphere interaction. Space weather forecasting is typically handled by space agencies.

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