Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct?
1. Its objective is to generate forecasts at the Panchayats cluster level.
2. It was developed by IIT Delhi.
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- **Correct Answer:** (a) 1 only
- **Statement 1 is correct:** The Bharat Forecast System (BFS) is designed to provide high-resolution weather forecasts at the 'Panchayat cluster' level. This granularity is crucial for localized disaster management, agricultural planning, and climate resilience at the grassroots level.
- **Statement 2 is incorrect:** The system was not developed by IIT Delhi. It is an initiative spearheaded by the **India Meteorological Department (IMD)** in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to enhance India's indigenous numerical weather prediction capabilities.
- **Contextual Note:** The development of such indigenous models reduces reliance on global forecasting systems (like the GFS or ECMWF) and allows for better calibration to India's unique tropical monsoon climate.
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