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What are the different partnerships and collaborations available for GDI?

Description: The quiz aims to evaluate the understanding of the various partnerships and collaborations available for Geographical Data Infrastructure (GDI) in India.
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Which of the following is a key objective of the National GDI (NGDI) initiative in India?

  1. To promote collaboration and partnerships among various stakeholders

  2. To establish a centralized data repository for all geospatial data

  3. To develop a national geospatial data policy

  4. To provide training and capacity building in GDI

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NGDI initiative aims to foster collaboration and partnerships among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private companies, academia, and civil society organizations, to facilitate the sharing and utilization of geospatial data.

Which government agency is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the NGDI in India?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  2. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

  3. Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD)

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal agency responsible for coordinating the implementation of the NGDI in India.

What is the role of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in promoting partnerships and collaborations for GDI?

  1. It provides a framework for data sharing and collaboration among different stakeholders.

  2. It sets standards for data collection, storage, and dissemination.

  3. It establishes a mechanism for resolving data disputes and conflicts.

  4. It promotes the use of geospatial data in decision-making and policy formulation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NGP provides a framework for data sharing and collaboration among different stakeholders, including government agencies, private companies, academia, and civil society organizations, to facilitate the development and use of geospatial data.

Which of the following is an example of a partnership between the government and private sector for GDI in India?

  1. The collaboration between the Survey of India (SoI) and Google Earth Engine for geospatial data analysis

  2. The partnership between the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) and ISRO for satellite data acquisition

  3. The collaboration between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the World Bank for capacity building in GDI

  4. The partnership between the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for urban planning and development

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The collaboration between the Survey of India (SoI) and Google Earth Engine is an example of a partnership between the government and private sector for GDI in India. This collaboration enables the SoI to access and analyze geospatial data using Google Earth Engine's cloud-based platform.

What is the significance of international collaborations in promoting GDI in India?

  1. They facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices in GDI.

  2. They provide access to geospatial data and resources from other countries.

  3. They help in capacity building and training of personnel in GDI.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International collaborations in GDI play a crucial role in promoting the development and use of geospatial data in India. They facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices, provide access to geospatial data and resources from other countries, and help in capacity building and training of personnel in GDI.

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