Why is the Rain Gauge kept on an open ground on a mound?

So that the sunlight can fall directly on it.

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So that rainwater can be collected without any interference.

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So as to measure the amount of dew.

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So as to measure the Coriolis force.

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The correct option is B So that rainwater can be collected without any interference.
The rain gauge is kept in open ground on a mound which is 30 cm tall so that rainwater can be collected without any interference. In areas of heavy rainfall, measurement is obtained every three hours.

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