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Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)

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In which city is the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) headquartered?

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Hyderabad

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

When was the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) established?

  1. 1951

  2. 1956

  3. 1961

  4. 1966

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) was established in 1956.

What is the primary focus of research at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Geomagnetism

  2. Seismology

  3. Meteorology

  4. Oceanography

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary focus of research at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) is geomagnetism, which involves studying the Earth's magnetic field and its variations.

Which of the following is NOT a major research area at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Geomagnetic field modeling

  2. Paleomagnetism

  3. Space weather

  4. Glaciology

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glaciology is not a major research area at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG).

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) operates a network of geomagnetic observatories across India. How many observatories are there in this network?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) operates a network of 15 geomagnetic observatories across India.

Which of the following is NOT a major application of geomagnetism studied at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Navigation

  2. Mineral exploration

  3. Earthquake prediction

  4. Climate change research

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Earthquake prediction is not a major application of geomagnetism studied at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG).

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) is part of which government department?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  2. Ministry of Science and Technology

  3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  4. Ministry of Human Resource Development

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) is part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Which of the following is NOT a major publication of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Indian Journal of Geomagnetism

  2. Earth and Planetary Physics

  3. Journal of Geophysical Research

  4. Nature

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nature is not a major publication of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG).

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) offers a Ph.D. program in which field of study?

  1. Geomagnetism

  2. Geophysics

  3. Geology

  4. Meteorology

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) offers a Ph.D. program in geomagnetism.

Which of the following is NOT a major research facility at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Paleomagnetic Laboratory

  2. Geomagnetic Data Center

  3. Space Weather Monitoring Center

  4. Glaciology Laboratory

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glaciology Laboratory is not a major research facility at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG).

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has collaborated with which international organization for research on geomagnetism?

  1. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  2. Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

  3. International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG)

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has collaborated with all of the mentioned international organizations for research on geomagnetism.

Which of the following is NOT a major achievement of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Development of a geomagnetic field model for India

  2. Discovery of a new type of geomagnetic anomaly

  3. Prediction of the next solar maximum

  4. Mapping of the Earth's magnetic field from space

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prediction of the next solar maximum is not a major achievement of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG).

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has played a significant role in which of the following national programs?

  1. Indian Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP)

  2. Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)

  3. Integrated Global Observing System (IGOS)

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has played a significant role in all of the mentioned national programs.

Which of the following is NOT a major outreach activity of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Public lectures

  2. Science exhibitions

  3. Educational workshops

  4. Publication of popular science books

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Publication of popular science books is not a major outreach activity of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG).

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has been recognized for its contributions to geomagnetism research by which international organization?

  1. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  2. International Council for Science (ICSU)

  3. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has been recognized for its contributions to geomagnetism research by all of the mentioned international organizations.

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