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Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2021 by JKPSC

The Indian Metrological Department has a Regional Metrological Centre in which of the following places?

 i) Chennai and Guwahati ii) Kolkata and Nagpur
iii) Ranchi and Indore iv) Bengaluru and Lucknow

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — (i) and (ii) are correct
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is organized into six Regional Meteorological Centres (RMCs) for administrative and technical efficiency. These are located in:

Chennai (South)

Guwahati (Northeast)

Kolkata (East)

Mumbai (West)

Nagpur (Central)

New Delhi (North)

Looking at the options provided in the question:

(i) Chennai and Guwahati are both RMCs.

(ii) Kolkata and Nagpur are both RMCs.

(iii) Ranchi and Indore are not RMCs (they fall under the jurisdiction of Kolkata and Nagpur respectively).

(iv) Bengaluru and Lucknow are Meteorological Centres (MCs) usually located in state capitals, but they are not the primary Regional hubs.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKPSC JKAS 2021 Prelims

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Exam JKPSC
Recruitment JKAS
Stage Prelims
Year 2021
Subject Geography
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