Which instrument is used to find out wind direction?
AWind vane
BHygrometer
CAnemometer
DWind gauge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Wind vane
1. A hygrometer measures humidity and an anemometer measures wind speed.
2. A wind vane is a pointer that turns freely and aligns with the blowing wind.
3. Therefore a wind vane is used to determine wind direction.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.8._
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