Research and Development in Geographical Data Policy and Governance

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Which organization is responsible for coordinating research and development activities related to geographical data in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is the nodal agency for coordinating research and development activities related to geographical data in India.

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

  1. To provide a framework for the collection, storage, and dissemination of geospatial data

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

  3. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in India is to provide a framework for the collection, storage, and dissemination of geospatial data, promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders.

Which act provides the legal framework for the regulation of geospatial data in India?

  1. The Geospatial Information Regulation Act, 2016

  2. The Right to Information Act, 2005

  3. The Indian Remote Sensing Policy, 2001

  4. The Survey of India Act, 1875


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geospatial Information Regulation Act, 2016 provides the legal framework for the regulation of geospatial data in India.

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

  1. To provide a vision and framework for the development and use of geospatial data in India

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

  3. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India is to provide a vision and framework for the development and use of geospatial data in India, promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders.

Which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Database (NGDB) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Database (NGDB) in India.

What are the key components of the National Geospatial Database (NGDB) in India?

  1. Topographic maps

  2. Satellite imagery

  3. Digital elevation models

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The key components of the National Geospatial Database (NGDB) in India include topographic maps, satellite imagery, digital elevation models, and other geospatial data.

Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India.

What is the role of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) in India?

  1. To provide advice to the government on matters related to geospatial data

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

  3. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) in India is to provide advice to the government on matters related to geospatial data, promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders.

Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Exchange Platform (NGDEP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Exchange Platform (NGDEP) in India.

What is the primary objective of the National Geospatial Data Exchange Platform (NGDEP) in India?

  1. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders

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

  3. To provide a platform for the discovery and access of geospatial data

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Geospatial Data Exchange Platform (NGDEP) in India is to facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders, promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and provide a platform for the discovery and access of geospatial data.

Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India.

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

  1. To provide advice to the government on matters related to geospatial data

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

  3. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the National Geospatial Data Committee (NGDC) in India is to provide advice to the government on matters related to geospatial data, promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders.

Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) in India.

What is the primary objective of the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) in India?

  1. To provide a framework for the collection, storage, and dissemination of geospatial data

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

  3. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) in India is to provide a framework for the collection, storage, and dissemination of geospatial data, promote the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders.

Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India.

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