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Observatories in India and Their Role in Monitoring Natural Disasters

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the observatories in India and their role in monitoring natural disasters. It covers various aspects, including the types of observatories, their locations, the technologies they employ, and their contributions to disaster management.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of observatory commonly used for monitoring natural disasters?

  1. Optical Observatory

  2. Radio Observatory

  3. Seismic Observatory

  4. Meteorological Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Radio observatories are primarily used for studying celestial objects and radio waves from space, while the other options are directly involved in monitoring natural disasters.

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is located in which city?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Chennai

  3. Mumbai

  4. Kolkata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INCOIS is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, and plays a crucial role in providing oceanographic data and services for disaster management.

Which Indian observatory is known for its contributions to monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  3. National Centre for Seismology (NCS)

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) in New Delhi is responsible for monitoring seismic activity and providing earthquake and tsunami warnings.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) operates a network of satellites for Earth observation. What is the name of this network?

  1. INSAT

  2. IRS

  3. GSAT

  4. EDUSAT

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites are a series of Earth observation satellites operated by ISRO for various applications, including disaster monitoring.

Which of the following observatories is located in the Himalayas and contributes to monitoring avalanches and landslides?

  1. High Altitude Wildlife Sanctuary (HAWS)

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  3. Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO)

  4. Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) in Dehradun utilizes satellite data and geospatial technologies for monitoring natural hazards in the Himalayan region.

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

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Kochi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and conducts research on various aspects of oceanography, including coastal processes and disaster management.

Which Indian observatory is known for its contributions to monitoring cyclones and storm surges?

  1. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)

  2. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)

  3. India Meteorological Department (IMD)

  4. Central Water Commission (CWC)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting cyclones and storm surges in India.

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

  1. Dehradun

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bangalore

  4. Noida

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is headquartered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and specializes in remote sensing applications for various fields, including disaster management.

Which of the following observatories is involved in monitoring volcanic activity and ash plumes?

  1. National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  3. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)

  4. Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad conducts research on various geophysical phenomena, including volcanic activity and ash plumes.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has a center dedicated to studying natural hazards. What is the name of this center?

  1. Centre for Earth Sciences (CES)

  2. Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (CAOS)

  3. Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management (CDMM)

  4. Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management (CDMM) at IISc, Bangalore, focuses on research and education related to disaster mitigation and management.

Which Indian observatory is known for its contributions to monitoring floods and droughts?

  1. Central Water Commission (CWC)

  2. National Water Development Agency (NWDA)

  3. Water Resources Information System of India (WRIS)

  4. National Institute of Hydrology (NIH)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, conducts research on various aspects of hydrology, including flood and drought monitoring.

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) has a center dedicated to studying natural hazards. What is the name of this center?

  1. Centre for Earth Sciences (CES)

  2. Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (CAOS)

  3. Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management (CDMM)

  4. Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management (CDMM) at IITB, Mumbai, focuses on research and education related to disaster mitigation and management.

Which of the following observatories is involved in monitoring forest fires and deforestation?

  1. Forest Survey of India (FSI)

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  3. Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)

  4. Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Forest Survey of India (FSI) is responsible for monitoring forest cover and deforestation in India, including the detection of forest fires.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has a center dedicated to studying natural hazards. What is the name of this center?

  1. Centre for Earth Sciences (CES)

  2. Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (CAOS)

  3. Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management (CDMM)

  4. Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management (CDMM) at IITK, Kanpur, focuses on research and education related to disaster mitigation and management.

Which of the following observatories is involved in monitoring air quality and pollution?

  1. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

  2. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

  3. Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)

  4. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for monitoring air quality and pollution levels in India.

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