Emerging Trends in Geographical Data Standards in India

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Which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining geographical data standards in India?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Indian Space Research Organization

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Survey of India is the national mapping agency of India and is responsible for developing and maintaining geographical data standards in the country.

What is the name of the national geospatial data infrastructure of India?

  1. National Spatial Data Infrastructure

  2. Indian Geospatial Data Infrastructure

  3. Bharat Geospatial Data Infrastructure

  4. Hindustan Geospatial Data Infrastructure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) is the national geospatial data infrastructure of India and provides a framework for the collection, management, and dissemination of geospatial data.

Which data model is used as the standard for representing geospatial data in India?

  1. Shapefile

  2. GeoJSON

  3. KML

  4. GML


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GML (Geography Markup Language) is the standard for representing geospatial data in India and is used for the exchange of geospatial data between different systems and applications.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of geospatial data and services?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. Make in India

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Digital India initiative launched by the Government of India aims to promote the use of geospatial data and services for various applications, including governance, planning, and development.

Which technology is used for the collection of geospatial data in India?

  1. Remote sensing

  2. Global Positioning System (GPS)

  3. Geographic Information System (GIS)

  4. LiDAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Remote sensing is the primary technology used for the collection of geospatial data in India and involves the use of satellites and other sensors to collect data about the Earth's surface.

What is the name of the national satellite system of India that provides high-resolution imagery for various applications?

  1. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS)

  2. Resourcesat

  3. Cartosat

  4. RISAT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) is the national satellite system of India that provides high-resolution imagery for various applications, including agriculture, forestry, and water resources management.

Which organization is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS)?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Indian Space Research Organization

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) and provides data and services to various users.

What is the name of the national digital elevation model of India?

  1. Cartosat DEM

  2. SRTM DEM

  3. ASTER GDEM

  4. ALOS PALSAR DEM


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cartosat DEM is the national digital elevation model of India and provides high-resolution elevation data for various applications, including terrain analysis and flood modeling.

Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Cartosat DEM?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Indian Space Research Organization

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Cartosat DEM and provides data and services to various users.

What is the name of the national geospatial portal of India?

  1. Bhuvan

  2. IndiaMap

  3. National Geospatial Data Portal

  4. Geospatial Data Portal of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhuvan is the national geospatial portal of India and provides access to various geospatial data, services, and applications.

Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of Bhuvan?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Indian Space Research Organization

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is responsible for the development and maintenance of Bhuvan and provides data and services to various users.

What is the name of the national geospatial policy of India?

  1. National Geospatial Policy 2020

  2. National Geospatial Policy 2016

  3. National Geospatial Policy 2012

  4. National Geospatial Policy 2008


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Policy 2020 is the national geospatial policy of India and provides a framework for the development and use of geospatial data and services in the country.

Which organization is responsible for the implementation of the National Geospatial Policy 2020?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Indian Space Research Organization

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for the implementation of the National Geospatial Policy 2020 and coordinates with various stakeholders to ensure its effective implementation.

What is the name of the national geospatial education and training program of India?

  1. National Geospatial Education and Training Program

  2. Geospatial Education and Training Program

  3. National Geospatial Training Program

  4. Geospatial Training Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Education and Training Program is the national geospatial education and training program of India and aims to develop skilled manpower in the field of geospatial technology.

Which organization is responsible for the implementation of the National Geospatial Education and Training Program?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Indian Space Research Organization

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for the implementation of the National Geospatial Education and Training Program and coordinates with various stakeholders to ensure its effective implementation.

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