Role of Government Agencies in Geographical Data Policy and Governance

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Which government agency is responsible for formulating and implementing geographical data policies in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal agency responsible for formulating and implementing geographical data policies in India.

What is the primary objective of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in India?

  1. To promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making

  2. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies

  3. To develop standards for geospatial data collection and management

  4. To provide access to geospatial data to the public


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of the NSDI is to facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies and to promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making.

Which government agency is responsible for maintaining the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is responsible for maintaining the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in India.

What is the role of the Survey of India in geographical data policy and governance in India?

  1. To conduct topographic surveys and create maps

  2. To provide geodetic control for surveying and mapping

  3. To maintain the national geodetic network

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Survey of India is responsible for conducting topographic surveys and creating maps, providing geodetic control for surveying and mapping, and maintaining the national geodetic network.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the use of geospatial data in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for regulating the use of geospatial data in India.

What is the role of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in geographical data policy and governance in India?

  1. To acquire and process satellite imagery

  2. To develop and disseminate geospatial data products

  3. To provide training and capacity building in geospatial technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NRSC is responsible for acquiring and processing satellite imagery, developing and disseminating geospatial data products, and providing training and capacity building in geospatial technology.

Which government agency is responsible for coordinating the activities of various government agencies involved in geographical data policy and governance in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for coordinating the activities of various government agencies involved in geographical data policy and governance in India.

What is the role of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India?

  1. To provide a framework for the development and implementation of geospatial data policies

  2. To promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making

  3. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NGP provides a framework for the development and implementation of geospatial data policies, promotes the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitates the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies.

Which government agency is responsible for implementing the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for implementing the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India.

What is the role of the Geospatial Data Committee (GDC) in India?

  1. To advise the government on matters related to geospatial data policy and governance

  2. To promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making

  3. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GDC advises the government on matters related to geospatial data policy and governance, promotes the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitates the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies.

Which government agency is responsible for providing geospatial data to the public in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NRSC is responsible for providing geospatial data to the public in India.

What is the role of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in promoting the use of geospatial data in decision-making in India?

  1. It provides a platform for sharing geospatial data among government agencies

  2. It facilitates the integration of geospatial data with other data sources

  3. It promotes the development of geospatial applications and services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NSDI provides a platform for sharing geospatial data among government agencies, facilitates the integration of geospatial data with other data sources, and promotes the development of geospatial applications and services.

Which government agency is responsible for developing standards for geospatial data collection and management in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for developing standards for geospatial data collection and management in India.

What is the role of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in promoting the use of geospatial data in decision-making in India?

  1. It provides a framework for the development and implementation of geospatial data policies

  2. It promotes the use of geospatial data in decision-making

  3. It facilitates the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NGP provides a framework for the development and implementation of geospatial data policies, promotes the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitates the sharing of geospatial data among government agencies.

Which government agency is responsible for coordinating the activities of various government agencies involved in geographical data policy and governance in India?

  1. National Informatics Centre

  2. Survey of India

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for coordinating the activities of various government agencies involved in geographical data policy and governance in India.

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