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Remote Sensing and GIS for Disaster Management in India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Disaster Management in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the full form of GIS?

  1. Geographic Information System

  2. Geographical Information System

  3. Geographic Information Services

  4. Geographical Information Services

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GIS stands for Geographic Information System.

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

  1. Satellite imagery

  2. Aerial photography

  3. LiDAR data

  4. GPS data

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GPS data is not a type of remote sensing data. It is a type of geospatial data that is collected by GPS receivers.

What is the primary use of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management?

  1. To assess the extent of damage

  2. To monitor the movement of disasters

  3. To provide early warning of disasters

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing and GIS can be used for all of the above purposes in disaster management.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using remote sensing and GIS in disaster management?

  1. Improved accuracy of damage assessment

  2. Faster response times

  3. Reduced costs

  4. Increased risk of disasters

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing and GIS can help to reduce the risk of disasters by providing early warning and information on potential hazards.

What is the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of India?

  1. A government agency responsible for remote sensing and GIS activities in India

  2. A private company that provides remote sensing and GIS services

  3. A research institute that conducts research on remote sensing and GIS

  4. A non-profit organization that promotes the use of remote sensing and GIS

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is a government agency responsible for remote sensing and GIS activities in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major application of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India?

  1. Flood monitoring and forecasting

  2. Drought monitoring and assessment

  3. Earthquake hazard assessment

  4. Wildfire risk assessment

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wildfire risk assessment is not a major application of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India.

What is the Bhuvan portal?

  1. A web portal that provides access to remote sensing and GIS data and services in India

  2. A mobile app that provides information on natural disasters in India

  3. A social media platform for sharing information on disaster management

  4. A government initiative to promote the use of remote sensing and GIS in India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhuvan portal is a web portal that provides access to remote sensing and GIS data and services in India.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in the use of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India?

  1. Lack of data

  2. Lack of trained personnel

  3. Lack of infrastructure

  4. Lack of political will

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of political will is not a challenge in the use of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India.

What is the future of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India?

  1. Increased use of artificial intelligence and machine learning

  2. Improved data quality and resolution

  3. Development of new applications and services

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are possible future developments in the use of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster that can be managed using remote sensing and GIS?

  1. Floods

  2. Droughts

  3. Earthquakes

  4. Volcanic eruptions

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Volcanic eruptions are not typically managed using remote sensing and GIS.

What is the role of remote sensing and GIS in post-disaster recovery?

  1. To assess the extent of damage

  2. To monitor the progress of recovery efforts

  3. To provide information for planning and reconstruction

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing and GIS can be used for all of the above purposes in post-disaster recovery.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using remote sensing and GIS in disaster management?

  1. Improved accuracy of damage assessment

  2. Faster response times

  3. Reduced costs

  4. Increased risk of disasters

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing and GIS can help to reduce the risk of disasters by providing early warning and information on potential hazards.

What is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of India?

  1. A government agency responsible for disaster management in India

  2. A private company that provides disaster management services

  3. A research institute that conducts research on disaster management

  4. A non-profit organization that promotes disaster management

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is a government agency responsible for disaster management in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major application of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India?

  1. Flood monitoring and forecasting

  2. Drought monitoring and assessment

  3. Earthquake hazard assessment

  4. Wildfire risk assessment

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wildfire risk assessment is not a major application of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management in India.

What is the Bhuvan portal?

  1. A web portal that provides access to remote sensing and GIS data and services in India

  2. A mobile app that provides information on natural disasters in India

  3. A social media platform for sharing information on disaster management

  4. A government initiative to promote the use of remote sensing and GIS in India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhuvan portal is a web portal that provides access to remote sensing and GIS data and services in India.

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