Agrometeorological observatories of agricultural universities belong to which type?

Correct option is B

Correct Option (B – B-type observatory):

• Agrometeorological observatories at Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, and State Agricultural Departments are usually B-type observatories.
• They record essential weather parameters required for agricultural forecasting and research, such as:
• Rainfall
• Maximum & minimum temperature
• Relative humidity
• Wind speed & direction
• Sunshine hours / solar radiation
• These data are used for crop-weather models, pest/disease forecasting, and agro-advisories.
• B-type observatories are simpler than A-type (do not record all sophisticated parameters like evaporation pan, radiation balance, etc.).

Other Options:

• (A) A-type observatory
• These are full-fledged observatories, generally at IMD (India Meteorological Department) stations.
• They record all standard meteorological observations including rainfall, temp, humidity, radiation, wind, evaporation, soil temperature, sunshine, etc.
• Equipped with automatic and manual instruments.
• Used for detailed climatological studies.
• Not typical for agricultural universities.
• (C) C-type observatory
• These are rain-gauge observatories.
• Only rainfall is measured here.
• Maintained at block or village level for crop insurance/weather monitoring.
• (D) D-type observatory
• These are supplementary/simple rainfall stations.
• They record daily rainfall only, often maintained by government departments (irrigation, forest, panchayats).
• No detailed agromet data recorded.