JKPSC KAS 2023 · Question 58 of 100

Which of the following correctly explains 'one-inch rainfall' measured in a rain gauge?

Geography

AThe amount of water that would cover the ground to a depth of one inch, other than evaporated, drained off or percolated away.
BThe amount of water covering the ground to a depth of one inch provided none evaporated, drained off or percolated away.Correct
CThe amount of water that would cover the ground to a depth of one inch, including evaporated but except drained off or percolated away.
DThe amount of water that would cover the ground to a depth of one inch, including drained off or percolated away except evaporated.

Answer: B. The amount of water covering the ground to a depth of one inch provided none evaporated, drained off or percolated away.

One inch of rainfall means water covering the ground to a depth of one inch assuming none is lost to evaporation, run-off or percolation.

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JKPSC KAS 2023 · Question 58 of 100

Geography

AThe amount of water that would cover the ground to a depth of one inch, other than evaporated, drained off or percolated away.
BThe amount of water covering the ground to a depth of one inch provided none evaporated, drained off or percolated away.Correct
CThe amount of water that would cover the ground to a depth of one inch, including evaporated but except drained off or percolated away.
DThe amount of water that would cover the ground to a depth of one inch, including drained off or percolated away except evaporated.

One inch of rainfall means water covering the ground to a depth of one inch assuming none is lost to evaporation, run-off or percolation.

Source: JKPSC KAS Prelims 2023 (Set A) via TheExamPillar

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