National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a premier institution in India dedicated to remote sensing and geospatial technologies.
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When was the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) established?

  1. 1975

  2. 1981

  3. 1985

  4. 1990


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NRSC was established in 1981 under the Department of Space, Government of India.

What is the primary objective of NRSC?

  1. To promote space research

  2. To develop remote sensing technologies

  3. To provide geospatial data services

  4. To train personnel in remote sensing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

NRSC's primary objective is to provide geospatial data services and products to various user communities in India and abroad.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the operation and management of NRSC?

  1. ISRO

  2. DOS

  3. DRDO

  4. DST


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NRSC is operated and managed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

What is the name of the satellite data reception and processing facility located at NRSC?

  1. IRS Data Reception and Processing System (IDRPS)

  2. EDUSAT Data Reception and Processing System (EDURPS)

  3. INSAT Data Reception and Processing System (IDRPS)

  4. GSAT Data Reception and Processing System (GDRPS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IRS Data Reception and Processing System (IDRPS) is the satellite data reception and processing facility located at NRSC.

Which of the following is NOT a major application area of remote sensing data provided by NRSC?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Forestry

  3. Water Resources

  4. Defense


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Defense is not a major application area of remote sensing data provided by NRSC.

What is the name of the NRSC's flagship program for capacity building in remote sensing and geospatial technologies?

  1. NRSC Capacity Building Program (NRSC-CBP)

  2. NRSC Training and Education Program (NRSC-TEP)

  3. NRSC Outreach and Extension Program (NRSC-OEP)

  4. NRSC Research and Development Program (NRSC-RDP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NRSC Capacity Building Program (NRSC-CBP) is the flagship program for capacity building in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a product offered by NRSC?

  1. Satellite imagery

  2. Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

  3. Geographic Information System (GIS) software

  4. Weather forecasting data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weather forecasting data is not a product offered by NRSC.

What is the name of the NRSC's online platform for accessing and downloading remote sensing data and products?

  1. NRSC Data Archive and Distribution System (NRSC-DADS)

  2. NRSC Data and Information System (NRSC-DIS)

  3. NRSC Data Portal (NRSC-DP)

  4. NRSC Data and Products Repository (NRSC-DPR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NRSC Data Archive and Distribution System (NRSC-DADS) is the online platform for accessing and downloading remote sensing data and products.

Which of the following is NOT a major remote sensing satellite series operated by ISRO?

  1. IRS

  2. Resourcesat

  3. Cartosat

  4. INSAT


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INSAT is a series of communication satellites operated by ISRO, not a remote sensing satellite series.

What is the name of the NRSC's center for research and development in remote sensing and geospatial technologies?

  1. NRSC Research and Development Center (NRSC-RDC)

  2. NRSC Innovation and Incubation Center (NRSC-IIC)

  3. NRSC Advanced Research Center (NRSC-ARC)

  4. NRSC Technology Development Center (NRSC-TDC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NRSC Research and Development Center (NRSC-RDC) is the center for research and development in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a major partner of NRSC in international collaborations?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. NOAA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NOAA is not a major partner of NRSC in international collaborations.

What is the name of the NRSC's annual flagship event showcasing the latest advancements in remote sensing and geospatial technologies?

  1. NRSC Symposium

  2. NRSC Conference

  3. NRSC Expo

  4. NRSC Summit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NRSC Symposium is the annual flagship event showcasing the latest advancements in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a major user community of NRSC's data and services?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Forestry

  3. Water Resources

  4. Healthcare


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Healthcare is not a major user community of NRSC's data and services.

What is the name of the NRSC's center for training and education in remote sensing and geospatial technologies?

  1. NRSC Training and Education Center (NRSC-TEC)

  2. NRSC Capacity Building Center (NRSC-CBC)

  3. NRSC Outreach and Extension Center (NRSC-OEC)

  4. NRSC Research and Development Center (NRSC-RDC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NRSC Training and Education Center (NRSC-TEC) is the center for training and education in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

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