What are the different levels of GDI?

Description: This quiz covers the different levels of Geographical Data Infrastructure (GDI) in India.
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What is the highest level of GDI in India?

  1. National Level

  2. State Level

  3. District Level

  4. Village Level


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Level is the highest level of GDI in India. It is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of GDI policies and strategies at the national level.

Which level of GDI is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of GDI policies and strategies at the state level?

  1. National Level

  2. State Level

  3. District Level

  4. Village Level


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The State Level is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of GDI policies and strategies at the state level.

Which level of GDI is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of GDI policies and strategies at the district level?

  1. National Level

  2. State Level

  3. District Level

  4. Village Level


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The District Level is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of GDI policies and strategies at the district level.

Which level of GDI is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of GDI policies and strategies at the village level?

  1. National Level

  2. State Level

  3. District Level

  4. Village Level


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Village Level is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of GDI policies and strategies at the village level.

What are the four main components of GDI?

  1. Data, Metadata, Technology, and People

  2. Data, Metadata, Infrastructure, and People

  3. Data, Metadata, Technology, and Policy

  4. Data, Metadata, Infrastructure, and Policy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four main components of GDI are Data, Metadata, Technology, and People.

What is the role of data in GDI?

  1. To provide information about the physical, social, and economic characteristics of a region

  2. To provide information about the natural resources of a region

  3. To provide information about the cultural heritage of a region

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data in GDI provides information about the physical, social, economic, natural resources, and cultural heritage of a region.

What is the role of metadata in GDI?

  1. To describe the data in GDI

  2. To provide information about the quality of the data in GDI

  3. To provide information about the availability of the data in GDI

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metadata in GDI describes the data, provides information about the quality of the data, and provides information about the availability of the data.

What is the role of technology in GDI?

  1. To collect, store, and process data

  2. To disseminate data and information

  3. To provide access to data and information

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology in GDI collects, stores, and processes data, disseminates data and information, and provides access to data and information.

What is the role of people in GDI?

  1. To develop and implement GDI policies and strategies

  2. To collect, store, and process data

  3. To disseminate data and information

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

People in GDI develop and implement GDI policies and strategies, collect, store, and process data, and disseminate data and information.

What are the benefits of GDI?

  1. Improved decision-making

  2. Increased transparency and accountability

  3. Enhanced public participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GDI provides benefits such as improved decision-making, increased transparency and accountability, and enhanced public participation.

What are the challenges to implementing GDI?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of technical expertise

  3. Lack of political will

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Challenges to implementing GDI include lack of funding, lack of technical expertise, and lack of political will.

What are some of the key initiatives taken by the Government of India to promote GDI?

  1. National Geospatial Policy

  2. National Spatial Data Infrastructure

  3. National Remote Sensing Centre

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Key initiatives taken by the Government of India to promote GDI include the National Geospatial Policy, National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and National Remote Sensing Centre.

What are some of the key challenges faced by GDI in India?

  1. Lack of coordination among different stakeholders

  2. Lack of data sharing

  3. Lack of capacity building

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Key challenges faced by GDI in India include lack of coordination among different stakeholders, lack of data sharing, and lack of capacity building.

What are some of the future directions for GDI in India?

  1. Integration of GDI with other information systems

  2. Development of new technologies for GDI

  3. Capacity building for GDI

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Future directions for GDI in India include integration of GDI with other information systems, development of new technologies for GDI, and capacity building for GDI.

How can GDI be used to improve decision-making in India?

  1. By providing timely and accurate information to decision-makers

  2. By helping decision-makers to visualize and analyze data

  3. By enabling decision-makers to collaborate and share information

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GDI can be used to improve decision-making in India by providing timely and accurate information to decision-makers, helping decision-makers to visualize and analyze data, and enabling decision-makers to collaborate and share information.

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