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Geospatial Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in India

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Which of the following is NOT a geospatial technology used for environmental monitoring and assessment in India?

  1. Remote Sensing

  2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  3. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

  4. Artificial Intelligence (AI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

AI is not a geospatial technology specifically used for environmental monitoring and assessment.

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is located in which city?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Bangalore

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NRSC is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Which of the following satellites is used for environmental monitoring in India?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Resourcesat-2

  3. Cartosat-2

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned satellites are used for environmental monitoring in India.

The Bhuvan portal is a platform for accessing geospatial data and services in India. It is developed by which organization?

  1. ISRO

  2. NRSC

  3. Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhuvan portal is a joint initiative of ISRO, NRSC, and BISAG-N.

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) of India aims to provide a framework for the integration and sharing of geospatial data. Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of NSDI?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. Survey of India (SoI)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The development and implementation of NSDI is a joint effort of MoES, DST, and SoI.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and assessment?

  1. Improved decision-making

  2. Enhanced efficiency

  3. Reduced costs

  4. Increased complexity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geospatial technologies help simplify environmental monitoring and assessment processes, not increase complexity.

The use of geospatial technologies in environmental monitoring and assessment has led to significant advancements in which of the following areas?

  1. Air quality monitoring

  2. Water quality assessment

  3. Forest cover mapping

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geospatial technologies have contributed to advancements in all of the mentioned areas.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the use of geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and assessment in India?

  1. Data availability

  2. Data quality

  3. Data integration

  4. Lack of skilled personnel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of skilled personnel is not a challenge associated with the use of geospatial technologies in India.

The Forest Survey of India (FSI) uses geospatial technologies to monitor and assess forest cover in the country. Which satellite data is primarily used for this purpose?

  1. Landsat

  2. Sentinel-2

  3. Resourcesat-2

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FSI uses data from Landsat, Sentinel-2, and Resourcesat-2 satellites for forest cover monitoring.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) uses geospatial technologies to monitor air quality in India. Which of the following is NOT a parameter measured by CPCB's air quality monitoring network?

  1. Particulate Matter (PM10)

  2. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

  3. Ozone (O3)

  4. Carbon Monoxide (CO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CPCB's air quality monitoring network does not measure Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) uses geospatial technologies to monitor and assess the status of wetlands in India. Which of the following is NOT a type of wetland identified by MoEFCC?

  1. Inland wetlands

  2. Coastal wetlands

  3. Man-made wetlands

  4. Riverine wetlands


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Riverine wetlands are not a type of wetland identified by MoEFCC.

The National Water Mission aims to achieve water security in India by 2030. Which of the following is NOT a goal of the National Water Mission?

  1. Improving water use efficiency

  2. Augmenting water resources

  3. Reducing water pollution

  4. Promoting inter-state water disputes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting inter-state water disputes is not a goal of the National Water Mission.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is a flagship program of the Government of India to clean the Ganga River. Which of the following is NOT a component of the NMCG?

  1. Ganga River Basin Management Plan

  2. Ganga Riverfront Development Plan

  3. Ganga River Pollution Abatement Plan

  4. Ganga River Interlinking Plan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ganga River Interlinking Plan is not a component of the NMCG.

The Smart Cities Mission aims to transform Indian cities into sustainable and livable spaces. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Smart Cities Mission?

  1. Smart infrastructure

  2. Smart governance

  3. Smart mobility

  4. Smart slums


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smart slums is not a component of the Smart Cities Mission.

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is a flagship program of the Government of India to transform urban areas. Which of the following is NOT a component of the AMRUT?

  1. Water supply and sewerage

  2. Storm water drainage

  3. Solid waste management

  4. Public transportation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public transportation is not a component of the AMRUT.

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