Remote Sensing and GIS in Indian Geography: An Overview

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS in Indian Geography. It covers topics such as the history of remote sensing in India, the different types of remote sensing data available, and the applications of remote sensing and GIS in Indian geography.
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When was the first remote sensing satellite launched in India?

  1. 1972

  2. 1980

  3. 1988

  4. 1996


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first remote sensing satellite launched in India was the Bhaskara-I satellite, which was launched in 1972.

Which of the following is not a type of remote sensing data?

  1. Optical data

  2. Radar data

  3. Thermal data

  4. Vector data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vector data is not a type of remote sensing data. It is a type of geospatial data that represents features as points, lines, or polygons.

What is the most common application of remote sensing and GIS in Indian geography?

  1. Land use and land cover mapping

  2. Forestry

  3. Agriculture

  4. Water resources management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Land use and land cover mapping is the most common application of remote sensing and GIS in Indian geography. This is because remote sensing data can be used to identify and map different types of land use and land cover, such as forests, agricultural land, and urban areas.

Which of the following is not a benefit of using remote sensing and GIS in Indian geography?

  1. Improved decision-making

  2. Increased efficiency

  3. Reduced costs

  4. Increased environmental degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased environmental degradation is not a benefit of using remote sensing and GIS in Indian geography. In fact, remote sensing and GIS can be used to help reduce environmental degradation by providing information on land use and land cover changes, forest cover changes, and water quality.

What is the name of the Indian government agency responsible for remote sensing and GIS?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  3. Department of Space (DOS)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is the Indian government agency responsible for remote sensing and GIS. It is a part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Which of the following is not a type of remote sensing satellite?

  1. Optical satellite

  2. Radar satellite

  3. Thermal satellite

  4. Hyperspectral satellite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyperspectral satellites are not a type of remote sensing satellite. They are a type of satellite that collects data in hundreds or even thousands of narrow spectral bands.

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program for the use of remote sensing and GIS in natural resource management?

  1. National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)

  2. National Remote Sensing Programme (NRSP)

  3. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS)

  4. Bhuvan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) is the Indian government's flagship program for the use of remote sensing and GIS in natural resource management.

Which of the following is not a type of GIS software?

  1. ArcGIS

  2. QGIS

  3. GRASS GIS

  4. Google Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Google Earth is not a type of GIS software. It is a virtual globe that allows users to explore the Earth's surface in 3D.

What is the name of the Indian government's portal for geospatial data and services?

  1. Bhuvan

  2. NRSC Geoportal

  3. ISRO Geoportal

  4. MoES Geoportal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhuvan is the Indian government's portal for geospatial data and services. It provides access to a wide range of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, topographic maps, and administrative boundaries.

Which of the following is not a type of remote sensing data product?

  1. Satellite imagery

  2. Aerial photography

  3. Digital elevation model (DEM)

  4. Vector data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vector data is not a type of remote sensing data product. It is a type of geospatial data that represents features as points, lines, or polygons.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of geospatial technologies in India?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. Make in India

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital India is the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of geospatial technologies in India. It aims to make India a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Which of the following is not a type of remote sensing platform?

  1. Satellite

  2. Aircraft

  3. Drone

  4. Ship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ship is not a type of remote sensing platform. Satellites, aircraft, and drones are all types of remote sensing platforms.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for the development of geospatial infrastructure in India?

  1. National Geospatial Policy

  2. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  3. National Geospatial Information System (NGIS)

  4. National Geospatial Centre (NGC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) is the Indian government's program for the development of geospatial infrastructure in India. It aims to create a comprehensive and integrated geospatial data infrastructure that will support the development of geospatial applications and services.

Which of the following is not a type of geospatial data?

  1. Satellite imagery

  2. Aerial photography

  3. Digital elevation model (DEM)

  4. Census data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Census data is not a type of geospatial data. Geospatial data is data that has a geographic reference.

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