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National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO)

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO), a premier mapping agency in India.
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In which year was NATMO established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1960

  3. 1964

  4. 1968

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NATMO was established in 1956 under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Which of the following is NOT a function of NATMO?

  1. Preparing and publishing national atlases

  2. Conducting thematic mapping

  3. Providing training in cartography

  4. Conducting topographic surveys

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NATMO is not responsible for conducting topographic surveys. This function is carried out by the Survey of India.

What is the name of the first national atlas published by NATMO?

  1. National Atlas of India

  2. Atlas of India

  3. India: A Comprehensive Atlas

  4. Thematic Atlas of India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first national atlas published by NATMO was the National Atlas of India, which was released in 1975.

Which of the following thematic maps is NOT published by NATMO?

  1. Soil Map of India

  2. Forest Map of India

  3. Mineral Map of India

  4. Administrative Atlas of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NATMO does not publish the Administrative Atlas of India. This atlas is published by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.

What is the name of the training institute established by NATMO?

  1. National Institute of Cartography

  2. National Institute of Thematic Mapping

  3. National Institute of Atlas Production

  4. National Institute of Geographical Information Science

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NATMO established the National Institute of Cartography in 1966 to provide training in cartography and related fields.

Which of the following is NOT a publication of NATMO?

  1. Atlas of India

  2. National Atlas of India

  3. Thematic Atlas of India

  4. Indian Journal of Cartography

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NATMO does not publish the Indian Journal of Cartography. This journal is published by the Indian Society of Cartographers.

In which city is NATMO headquartered?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NATMO is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Which of the following is NOT a thematic map published by NATMO?

  1. Soil Map of India

  2. Forest Map of India

  3. Mineral Map of India

  4. Administrative Atlas of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NATMO does not publish the Administrative Atlas of India. This atlas is published by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.

What is the name of the training institute established by NATMO?

  1. National Institute of Cartography

  2. National Institute of Thematic Mapping

  3. National Institute of Atlas Production

  4. National Institute of Geographical Information Science

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NATMO established the National Institute of Cartography in 1966 to provide training in cartography and related fields.

Which of the following is NOT a publication of NATMO?

  1. Atlas of India

  2. National Atlas of India

  3. Thematic Atlas of India

  4. Indian Journal of Cartography

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NATMO does not publish the Indian Journal of Cartography. This journal is published by the Indian Society of Cartographers.

In which city is NATMO headquartered?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NATMO is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Which of the following is NOT a thematic map published by NATMO?

  1. Soil Map of India

  2. Forest Map of India

  3. Mineral Map of India

  4. Administrative Atlas of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NATMO does not publish the Administrative Atlas of India. This atlas is published by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.

What is the name of the training institute established by NATMO?

  1. National Institute of Cartography

  2. National Institute of Thematic Mapping

  3. National Institute of Atlas Production

  4. National Institute of Geographical Information Science

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NATMO established the National Institute of Cartography in 1966 to provide training in cartography and related fields.

Which of the following is NOT a publication of NATMO?

  1. Atlas of India

  2. National Atlas of India

  3. Thematic Atlas of India

  4. Indian Journal of Cartography

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NATMO does not publish the Indian Journal of Cartography. This journal is published by the Indian Society of Cartographers.

In which city is NATMO headquartered?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NATMO is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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