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Key Geographical Data Standards in Indian Geography

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Which of the following is not a key geographical data standard in Indian Geography?

  1. National Topographic Database (NTDB)

  2. Digital Elevation Model (DEM)

  3. Census of India

  4. National Atlas of India

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Census of India is a population census conducted by the Government of India. It is not a geographical data standard.

What is the scale of the National Topographic Database (NTDB)?

  1. 1:250,000

  2. 1:50,000

  3. 1:25,000

  4. 1:10,000

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NTDB is a digital topographic database with a scale of 1:250,000.

Which of the following is not a component of the Digital Elevation Model (DEM)?

  1. Spot heights

  2. Contour lines

  3. Break lines

  4. Hydrography

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydrography is not a component of the DEM. It is a data layer that represents water features.

What is the purpose of the National Atlas of India?

  1. To provide a comprehensive cartographic representation of India

  2. To serve as a reference for planning and development

  3. To promote geographical education and research

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Atlas of India serves all of the above purposes.

Which of the following is not a key feature of the Survey of India?

  1. It is the oldest scientific department in India.

  2. It is responsible for mapping and surveying the country.

  3. It maintains the National Geodetic Network.

  4. It conducts research in geodesy, photogrammetry, and cartography.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Survey of India does not conduct research in geodesy, photogrammetry, and cartography. It is responsible for mapping and surveying the country, maintaining the National Geodetic Network, and providing training in surveying and mapping.

What is the name of the Indian geodetic datum?

  1. Indian Geodetic Datum 1960

  2. Indian Geodetic Datum 1975

  3. Indian Geodetic Datum 2005

  4. Indian Geodetic Datum 2010

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Geodetic Datum 2005 is the current geodetic datum for India.

Which of the following is not a type of projection used in Indian Geography?

  1. Lambert Conformal Conic

  2. Transverse Mercator

  3. Universal Transverse Mercator

  4. Albers Equal-Area

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Albers Equal-Area projection is not used in Indian Geography.

What is the name of the Indian remote sensing satellite?

  1. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS)

  2. Resourcesat

  3. Cartosat

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS), Resourcesat, and Cartosat are all Indian remote sensing satellites.

Which of the following is not a key application of geographical data standards in Indian Geography?

  1. Natural resource management

  2. Disaster management

  3. Urban planning

  4. Climate change adaptation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change adaptation is not a key application of geographical data standards in Indian Geography.

What is the name of the Indian geospatial data infrastructure?

  1. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  2. Indian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (IGDI)

  3. Geospatial Data Infrastructure for India (GDI-India)

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) is the Indian geospatial data infrastructure.

Which of the following is not a key challenge in implementing geographical data standards in Indian Geography?

  1. Lack of awareness about the standards

  2. Lack of resources to implement the standards

  3. Lack of coordination among different agencies

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are key challenges in implementing geographical data standards in Indian Geography.

What is the name of the Indian government agency responsible for promoting the use of geographical data standards?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the Indian government agency responsible for promoting the use of geographical data standards.

Which of the following is not a key initiative of the Government of India to promote the use of geographical data standards?

  1. National Geospatial Policy

  2. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  3. Geospatial Data Sharing Policy

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are key initiatives of the Government of India to promote the use of geographical data standards.

What is the name of the Indian geospatial data sharing platform?

  1. National Geospatial Data Sharing Platform (NGDSP)

  2. Indian Geospatial Data Sharing Platform (IGDSP)

  3. Geospatial Data Sharing Platform for India (GDS-India)

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Data Sharing Platform (NGDSP) is the Indian geospatial data sharing platform.

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