Geographical Research Centers in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the various geographical research centers located in India. These centers play a crucial role in advancing geographical research and education in the country.
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Which of the following is the oldest geographical research center in India?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) was established in 1968 and is the oldest geographical research center in India.

The National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI) is located in which city?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Bangalore

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI) is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Which of the following is not a geographical research center in India?

  1. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)

  2. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  3. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)

  4. Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is not a geographical research center in India.

The Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS) is located in which state?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS) is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Which of the following geographical research centers is focused on the study of the Himalayas?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) is focused on the study of the Himalayas.

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is located in which city?

  1. Dehradun

  2. Nainital

  3. Mussoorie

  4. Haridwar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Which of the following geographical research centers is focused on the study of oceanography?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is focused on the study of oceanography.

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is located in which city?

  1. Goa

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is located in Goa.

Which of the following geographical research centers is focused on the study of meteorology?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is focused on the study of meteorology.

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is located in which city?

  1. Pune

  2. Mumbai

  3. Bangalore

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is located in Pune, Maharashtra.

Which of the following geographical research centers is focused on the study of glaciology?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. Glaciology Division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Glaciology Division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is focused on the study of glaciology.

The Glaciology Division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is located in which city?

  1. Lucknow

  2. Dehradun

  3. Srinagar

  4. Shimla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Glaciology Division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the following geographical research centers is focused on the study of hydrology?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. National Institute of Hydrology (NIH)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is focused on the study of hydrology.

The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is located in which city?

  1. Roorkee

  2. Haridwar

  3. Dehradun

  4. Nainital


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.

Which of the following geographical research centers is focused on the study of geomorphology?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. Geomorphology Division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Geomorphology Division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is focused on the study of geomorphology.

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