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Geospatial Technologies for Disaster Management in India

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Disaster Management Framework of India?

  1. Prevention and Mitigation

  2. Preparedness

  3. Response

  4. Recovery and Reconstruction

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Recovery and Reconstruction is not a component of the National Disaster Management Framework of India.

Which geospatial technology is used to collect real-time data during a disaster?

  1. Remote Sensing

  2. Geographic Information System (GIS)

  3. Global Positioning System (GPS)

  4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are used to collect real-time data during a disaster.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using geospatial technologies in disaster management?

  1. Improved situational awareness

  2. Enhanced decision-making

  3. Increased coordination among agencies

  4. Reduced cost of disaster response

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reduced cost of disaster response is not a benefit of using geospatial technologies in disaster management.

Which geospatial technology is used to create maps and visualizations of disaster-affected areas?

  1. Remote Sensing

  2. Geographic Information System (GIS)

  3. Global Positioning System (GPS)

  4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Geographic Information System (GIS) is used to create maps and visualizations of disaster-affected areas.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in using geospatial technologies for disaster management in India?

  1. Lack of trained personnel

  2. Data incompatibility

  3. Limited access to technology

  4. High cost of geospatial data

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High cost of geospatial data is not a challenge in using geospatial technologies for disaster management in India.

Which government agency is responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts in India?

  1. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

  2. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

  4. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts in India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster that can be managed using geospatial technologies?

  1. Floods

  2. Earthquakes

  3. Droughts

  4. Terrorist attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Terrorist attacks cannot be managed using geospatial technologies.

Which geospatial technology is used to track the movement of disaster-affected people?

  1. Remote Sensing

  2. Geographic Information System (GIS)

  3. Global Positioning System (GPS)

  4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to track the movement of disaster-affected people.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using geospatial technologies in disaster preparedness?

  1. Improved risk assessment

  2. Enhanced evacuation planning

  3. Increased community awareness

  4. Reduced cost of disaster response

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reduced cost of disaster response is not a benefit of using geospatial technologies in disaster preparedness.

Which geospatial technology is used to monitor the impact of disasters on the environment?

  1. Remote Sensing

  2. Geographic Information System (GIS)

  3. Global Positioning System (GPS)

  4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Remote Sensing is used to monitor the impact of disasters on the environment.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in using geospatial technologies for disaster recovery?

  1. Lack of trained personnel

  2. Data incompatibility

  3. Limited access to technology

  4. High cost of geospatial data

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High cost of geospatial data is not a challenge in using geospatial technologies for disaster recovery.

Which government agency is responsible for providing training in geospatial technologies for disaster management in India?

  1. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

  2. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

  4. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is responsible for providing training in geospatial technologies for disaster management in India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster that can be managed using geospatial technologies?

  1. Floods

  2. Earthquakes

  3. Droughts

  4. Terrorist attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Terrorist attacks cannot be managed using geospatial technologies.

Which geospatial technology is used to track the movement of disaster-affected people?

  1. Remote Sensing

  2. Geographic Information System (GIS)

  3. Global Positioning System (GPS)

  4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to track the movement of disaster-affected people.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using geospatial technologies in disaster preparedness?

  1. Improved risk assessment

  2. Enhanced evacuation planning

  3. Increased community awareness

  4. Reduced cost of disaster response

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reduced cost of disaster response is not a benefit of using geospatial technologies in disaster preparedness.

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