1. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting There are 20 multiple choice questions in this exercise. Answer by clicking on one of the red letters (A, B, C, Or D). You will get a feedback to your response. Click on the button for the question. Continue

2. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 1. The most important use of weather forecasting is to AA. assess the temperature differences. BB. print in news papers. CC. advise farming community. DD. know how hot the day will be.

3. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 2. The advisory about the weather is prepared by taking into account A. farmers economic condition.A BB. agricultural operations in progress. CC. priority regions. DD. the news media.

4. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 3. Weather forecasting is important to farmers because AA. it tells about how hot the day will be. BB. it is interesting to know. CC. crop losses can be reduced by crop planning. DD. it helps to know the market prices.

5. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 4. Weather is predicted AA. by looking at the sky. BB. by collecting data on weather elements. CC. whenever there is drought. DD. by using instruments.

6. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 5. Weather forecasting is carried out in India by AA. Agricultural Department. BB. Agricultural University. CC. Indian Meteorological Department. DD. T V News Channels.

7. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 6. Weather forecasting is prediction of weather for a season. AA. True BB. False CC. More than that DD. Based on the need

8. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 7. Farmers can easily no about weather AA. from agricultural universities BB. from agricultural departments CC. from village president DD. through radio or TV

9. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 8. Weather can be very accurately predicted. AA. True statement BB. False statement CC. Depends on experts DD. Depends on equipment

10. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 9. Weather forecasts can be fairly accurate for the next AA. 1 or 2 days BB. 5 days CC. 15 days DD. 30 days

11. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 10. Rainfall occurrence can be predicted ________ in advance. AA. one day BB. 5 days CC. 15 days DD. 30 days

12. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 11. Short-range forecasts are up to _________. AA. next 48 hours BB. 5 days CC. Sowing season DD. I am not sure

13. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 12. Decision to take up sowing could be based on AA. short-range forecast. BB. extended forecast. CC. long-range forecast DD. I am not sure

14. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 13. Abnormalities in temperature and rainfall can be known through AA. short-range forecast. BB. extended forecast. CC. long-range forecast DD. I am not sure

15. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 14. Farmers' Weather Bulletins contain AA. weather for the village. BB. weak or break in monsoon rains. CC. choice of crop varieties. DD. I am not sure

16. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 15. Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are located AA. in IMD. BB. in agricultural universities. CC. at State capitals. DD. I am not sure

17. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 16. Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are useful AA. for drought forecasting. BB. for forecasting cyclones. CC. to time the pesticide spraying. DD. I am not sure

18. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 17. Agro-Meteorology Division provides AA. weather forecasts. BB. crop weather calendars. CC. advise to farmers. DD. I am not sure

19. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 18. Agro-Meteorology Division provides AA. weather forecasts. BB. crop weather calendars. CC. advise to farmers. DD. I am not sure

20. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 19. By seeing clouds in the sky as shown in the picture, what is your forecast? AA. change of weather BB. thunder storms CC. strong winds DD. I am not sure

21. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting 20. If the wind is from _____, usually you can expect warm weather. AA. north BB. south CC. east DD. I am not sure

22. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Thank you for completing this exercise. Now you may select Module VI from Course contents.

23. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are partly correct. But, The correct answer is: The most important use of weather forecasting is to advise the farming community. Continue

24. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right. The most important use of weather forecasting is to advise the farming community. Continue

25. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Your are right. The advisory about the weather is prepared by taking into account the agricultural operations in progress. Continue

26. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: The advisory about the weather is prepared by taking into account the agricultural operations in progress. Continue

27. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right. Weather forecasting is important to farmers because it helps in crop planning to reduce any crop losses. Continue

28. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Weather forecasting is important to farmers because it helps in crop planning to reduce any crop losses. Continue

29. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Continue No please. The correct answer is: Pearl millet germination will be poor under such cool temperatures.

30. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Weather is predicted by collecting data on weather elements. Continue

31. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No, please. The correct answer is: Weather is predicted by collecting data on weather elements. Continue

32. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Continue You are partly correct. But what instruments? The correct answer is: Weather is predicted by collecting data on weather elements.

33. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Weather forecasting is carried out in India by Indian Meteorological Department. Continue

34. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Though you can get advice about impact of weather on crops from either Agricultural Department or Agricultural University or TV Channels, the actual weather forecasting is carried out by the Indian Meteorological Department. Continue

35. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Weather forecasting is done not only for a season, but also for the day, a week, a month, a season, or even for a year. Continue

36. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Weather forecasting is done not only for a season, but also for the day, a week, a month, a season, or even for a year. Continue

37. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right It is easy to know about weather through the radio or TV. Continue

38. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If the agricultural university or the agricultural department is nearby, then the farmer can easily enquire about weather. But, The correct answer is: It is much more easy to know about weather through the radio or TV. Continue

39. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right It is very difficult to accurately predict weather. Continue

40. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Continue No please. The correct answer is: Inspite of knowledgeable experts, it is difficult to predict weather very accurately. This is because nature is ever changing.

41. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Continue No please. The correct answer is: Inspite of sophisticated computers, it is difficult to predict weather very accurately. This is because nature is ever changing.

42. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Weather forecast for the next 1 to 2 days will be more reliable than other types of forecasts. Continue

43. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Weather forecast for the next 1 to 2 days will be more reliable than other types of forecasts. Continue

44. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Rainfall occurrence can be predicted 5 days in advance. Continue

45. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Rainfall occurrence can be predicted 5 days in advance. Continue

46. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Short-range forecasts are made for the next 48 hours. Continue

47. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Short-range forecasts are made for the next 48 hours. Continue

48. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Continue No please. The correct answer is: Short-range forecasts are made for the next 48 hours.

49. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: Short-range forecasts are made for the next 48 hours. Continue

50. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Decision to take up sowing could be based on extended forecast (5 days in advance). Continue

51. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. Decision to take up sowing could be based on extended forecast (5 days in advance). Continue

52. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: Decision to take up sowing could be based on extended forecast (5 days in advance). Continue

53. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Abnormalities in temperature and rainfall can be known through the season-long forecast. Continue

54. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Abnormalities in temperature and rainfall can be known through the season-long forecast. Continue

55. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting Continue No please. The correct answer is: Abnormalities in temperature and rainfall can be known through the season-long forecast.

56. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: Abnormalities in temperature and rainfall can be known through the season-long forecast. Continue

57. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Farmers' Weather Bulletins contain information about weak or break in monsoon rains for a District. Continue

58. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Farmers' Weather Bulletins contain information about weak or break in monsoon rains for a District. Continue

59. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: Farmers' Weather Bulletins contain information about weak or break in monsoon rains for a District. Continue

60. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are located at State capitals. Continue

61. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are located at State capitals. Continue

62. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are located at State capitals. Continue

63. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are useful to choose the optimum timing for spraying the pesticides. Continue

64. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are useful to choose the optimum timing for spraying the pesticides. Continue

65. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: Agro-meteorological Advisory Services are useful to choose the optimum timing for spraying the pesticides. Continue

66. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right Agro-meteorological Advisory Services provides crop weather calendars which in turn can help farmers to plan their agricultural activities. Continue

67. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Agro-meteorological Advisory Services provides crop weather calendars which in turn can help farmers to plan their agricultural activities. Continue

68. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: Agro-meteorological Advisory Services provides crop weather calendars which in turn can help farmers to plan their agricultural activities. Continue

69. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right These clouds in the sky indicate possible thunder storms. Continue

70. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: Such clouds lead to thunder storms. Continue

71. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: These clouds in the sky indicate possible thunder storms. Continue

72. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting You are right If the wind is from south, usually you can expect warm weather. Continue

73. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting No please. The correct answer is: If the wind is from south, usually you can expect warm weather. Continue

74. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VI: Weather Forecasting If you are not sure, here is the answer: If the wind is from south, usually you can expect warm weather. Continue