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Geospatial Technologies for Natural Resource Management in India

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Which of the following is NOT a component of geospatial technologies?

  1. Remote Sensing

  2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  3. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

  4. Computer-Aided Design (CAD)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is not a component of geospatial technologies. It is a software tool used for creating and modifying designs.

What is the primary role of remote sensing in natural resource management?

  1. Collecting data about the Earth's surface

  2. Processing and analyzing data

  3. Displaying data in a visual format

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing involves collecting data about the Earth's surface, processing and analyzing the data, and displaying it in a visual format.

Which type of remote sensing data is commonly used for land use and land cover mapping?

  1. Optical imagery

  2. Radar imagery

  3. Thermal imagery

  4. Hyperspectral imagery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Optical imagery is commonly used for land use and land cover mapping because it provides detailed information about the Earth's surface.

What is the main advantage of using GIS in natural resource management?

  1. It allows for the integration of different types of data

  2. It enables spatial analysis and modeling

  3. It facilitates decision-making

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS offers several advantages in natural resource management, including the integration of different types of data, spatial analysis and modeling, and decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT a common application of geospatial technologies in natural resource management?

  1. Forestry management

  2. Water resources management

  3. Agriculture management

  4. Urban planning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban planning is not a common application of geospatial technologies in natural resource management. It is more commonly used in urban development and planning.

What is the primary challenge associated with the use of geospatial technologies in natural resource management in India?

  1. Lack of data availability

  2. Limited technical expertise

  3. High cost of technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of geospatial technologies in natural resource management in India faces several challenges, including lack of data availability, limited technical expertise, and high cost of technology.

Which government agency in India is responsible for promoting the use of geospatial technologies in natural resource management?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) are all involved in promoting the use of geospatial technologies in natural resource management in India.

What is the name of the national geospatial data infrastructure of India?

  1. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  2. Indian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (IGDI)

  3. Bharat Geospatial Data Infrastructure (BGDI)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) is the national geospatial data infrastructure of India.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using geospatial technologies in natural resource management?

  1. Improved decision-making

  2. Increased efficiency

  3. Reduced costs

  4. Increased environmental degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geospatial technologies can help improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and reduce costs in natural resource management. They do not lead to increased environmental degradation.

What is the term used to describe the process of integrating geospatial data with other types of data?

  1. Data fusion

  2. Data integration

  3. Data merging

  4. Data assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data fusion is the process of integrating geospatial data with other types of data.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of spatial analysis used in natural resource management?

  1. Buffer analysis

  2. Overlay analysis

  3. Network analysis

  4. Statistical analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statistical analysis is not a common type of spatial analysis used in natural resource management. It is more commonly used in other fields such as economics and social sciences.

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a visual representation of geospatial data?

  1. Data visualization

  2. Data mapping

  3. Data representation

  4. Data display


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data visualization is the process of creating a visual representation of geospatial data.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of data visualization used in natural resource management?

  1. Maps

  2. Charts

  3. Graphs

  4. Tables


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tables are not a common type of data visualization used in natural resource management. They are more commonly used in other fields such as economics and social sciences.

What is the term used to describe the process of using geospatial technologies to solve real-world problems?

  1. Geospatial problem-solving

  2. Geospatial decision-making

  3. Geospatial analysis

  4. Geospatial modeling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geospatial problem-solving is the process of using geospatial technologies to solve real-world problems.

Which of the following is NOT a common application of geospatial problem-solving in natural resource management?

  1. Forest fire management

  2. Water resources management

  3. Agriculture management

  4. Climate change adaptation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change adaptation is not a common application of geospatial problem-solving in natural resource management. It is more commonly used in other fields such as urban planning and disaster management.

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