Humidity is measured by _________.

Thermometer

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Hygrometer

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Barometer

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Hydrometer

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Solution

The correct option is C Hygrometer
The amount of water vapour present in air is known as humidity. These water vapours are formed due to condensation and evaporation. It can be measured as relative humidity or absolute humidity. The instrument which measures humidity is known as Hygrometer. Dry and wet psychrometer and mechanical hygrometer are two main types of hygrometer.

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