Geographical Research Policy in India Online Test

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Geographical Research Policy in India

Description: Geographical Research Policy in India
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When was the first Geographical Research Policy in India formulated?

1954
1968
1984
2005

Which agency is responsible for implementing the Geographical Research Policy in India?

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Department of Science and Technology (DST)

What are the main objectives of the Geographical Research Policy in India?

To promote research in geography and related fields
To develop human resources in geography
To strengthen infrastructure for geographical research
To promote international cooperation in geographical research
All of the above

Which of the following is not a priority area for geographical research in India?

Land use and land cover change
Water resources management
Climate change and its impacts
Urbanization and its impacts
Population growth and its impacts

What is the role of the National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI) in implementing the Geographical Research Policy in India?

To conduct research in geography and related fields
To develop human resources in geography
To strengthen infrastructure for geographical research
To promote international cooperation in geographical research
All of the above

Which of the following is not a major challenge faced by geographical research in India?

Lack of funding
Lack of infrastructure
Lack of trained manpower
Lack of international cooperation
Lack of public awareness about geography

What is the role of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in promoting geographical research in India?

To provide financial support for geographical research
To provide technical support for geographical research
To provide training for geographers
To promote international cooperation in geographical research
All of the above

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

Development of new methods for mapping and surveying
Discovery of new landforms and resources
Development of new theories and models for understanding the Earth's systems
Development of new technologies for environmental management
Development of new educational materials and resources for geography

What is the role of the Association of Indian Geographers (AIG) in promoting geographical research in India?

To provide a platform for geographers to share their research findings
To organize conferences and workshops on geographical research
To publish journals and books on geographical research
To promote international cooperation in geographical research
All of the above

Which of the following is not a major challenge faced by geographical research in India?

Lack of funding
Lack of infrastructure
Lack of trained manpower
Lack of international cooperation
Lack of public awareness about geography

What is the role of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) in promoting geographical research in India?

To provide financial support for geographical research
To provide technical support for geographical research
To provide training for geographers
To promote international cooperation in geographical research
All of the above

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

Development of new methods for mapping and surveying
Discovery of new landforms and resources
Development of new theories and models for understanding the Earth's systems
Development of new technologies for environmental management
Development of new educational materials and resources for geography

What is the role of the Association of Indian Geographers (AIG) in promoting geographical research in India?

To provide a platform for geographers to share their research findings
To organize conferences and workshops on geographical research
To publish journals and books on geographical research
To promote international cooperation in geographical research
All of the above

Which of the following is not a major challenge faced by geographical research in India?

Lack of funding
Lack of infrastructure
Lack of trained manpower
Lack of international cooperation
Lack of public awareness about geography

What is the role of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) in promoting geographical research in India?

To provide financial support for geographical research
To provide technical support for geographical research
To provide training for geographers
To promote international cooperation in geographical research
All of the above

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