Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge on the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India. The questions cover various aspects of data quality, including accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency.
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Which organization is responsible for setting the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Indian Space Research Organisation

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Survey of India is the national mapping agency of India and is responsible for setting the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India.

What is the primary objective of the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of geographical data

  2. To promote the use of geographical data in various applications

  3. To facilitate the sharing and exchange of geographical data

  4. To support the development of geospatial infrastructure in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of geographical data.

Which of the following is not a component of the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. Accuracy

  2. Completeness

  3. Timeliness

  4. Consistency

  5. Lineage


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Lineage is not a component of the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India.

What is the minimum accuracy requirement for large-scale maps (1:25,000 and larger) according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. 0.5 meters

  2. 1 meter

  3. 2 meters

  4. 5 meters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum accuracy requirement for large-scale maps (1:25,000 and larger) according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is 1 meter.

What is the maximum allowable error in the positional accuracy of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. 1 meter

  2. 2 meters

  3. 5 meters

  4. 10 meters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum allowable error in the positional accuracy of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is 2 meters.

Which of the following is not a factor considered in assessing the completeness of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. The number of missing values

  2. The distribution of missing values

  3. The type of missing values

  4. The impact of missing values on the intended use of the data


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The type of missing values is not a factor considered in assessing the completeness of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India.

What is the recommended maximum time lag between the date of data collection and the date of data publication according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. 1 month

  2. 3 months

  3. 6 months

  4. 1 year


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended maximum time lag between the date of data collection and the date of data publication according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is 3 months.

Which of the following is not a factor considered in assessing the consistency of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. The use of consistent data collection methods

  2. The use of consistent data processing methods

  3. The use of consistent data representation methods

  4. The use of consistent data storage methods


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of consistent data storage methods is not a factor considered in assessing the consistency of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India.

What is the recommended minimum number of metadata elements that should be included in the metadata record of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended minimum number of metadata elements that should be included in the metadata record of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is 20.

Which of the following is not a recommended method for ensuring the quality of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. Data validation

  2. Data verification

  3. Data cleaning

  4. Data transformation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data transformation is not a recommended method for ensuring the quality of geographical data according to the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India.

What is the recommended frequency for reviewing and updating the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. Every 2 years

  2. Every 5 years

  3. Every 10 years

  4. Every 15 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended frequency for reviewing and updating the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is every 5 years.

Which of the following is not a benefit of implementing the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. Improved decision-making

  2. Increased efficiency

  3. Reduced costs

  4. Enhanced transparency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enhanced transparency is not a benefit of implementing the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India.

What is the role of the National Data Quality Committee in the implementation of the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. To provide guidance on the implementation of the standards

  2. To review and approve data quality reports

  3. To conduct data quality audits

  4. To develop training materials on data quality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the National Data Quality Committee in the implementation of the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is to provide guidance on the implementation of the standards.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the data producer under the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data

  2. To provide metadata about the data

  3. To make the data available to users

  4. To charge users for access to the data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charging users for access to the data is not a responsibility of the data producer under the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India.

What is the role of the data user under the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India?

  1. To assess the quality of the data

  2. To use the data responsibly

  3. To provide feedback on the data

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the data user under the Data Quality Standards for Geographical Data in India is to assess the quality of the data, use the data responsibly, and provide feedback on the data.

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