UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

What does the wind Rose Diagram (WRD) for orientation of airport runway give ?

A Direction of wind

B Direction and duration of wind

C Direction, duration and intensity of wind

D None of the above

ANS:A - Direction of wind

The wind rose diagrams can be plotted in two types.

1. Showing direction and duration of wind.
2. Showing direction duration and intensity of the wind.

So, Option C is Correct.