The question asks about the non-recording type of rain gauge prescribed by the India Meteorological Department. Let's explore the different types of rain gauges listed in the options:

1. Weighted bucket rain gauge: This is a type of recording rain gauge, which automatically records the rainfall data over time by measuring the weight of the rain collected.
2. Symon’s rain gauge: This is a non-recording type of rain gauge, also known as a standard rain gauge. It collects rain manually, and the depth of the rainfall is measured at regular intervals. It is commonly used in India and prescribed by the India Meteorological Department.
3. Tipping bucket rain gauge: This is a recording rain gauge. In this type of rain gauge, a collecting funnel directs the water into a small tipping bucket that tips after a preset quantity of rainfall is collected, thereby recording the amount and timing of rain automatically.
4. Float type rain gauge: This is another type of recording rain gauge, which uses a float that rises with the water level and records the rainfall measurement continuously.

Based on the explanation above, the correct answer is Symon’s rain gauge, which is indeed a non-recording type of rain gauge. It is traditionally used in various meteorological observatories across India for measuring precipitation manually. The other options are automated or semi-automated recording types of rain gauges.