Data Sharing Initiatives in Indian Geography

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the various data sharing initiatives undertaken in the field of Indian Geography.
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Which Indian government agency is responsible for coordinating and promoting data sharing initiatives in the field of geography?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Survey of India (SOI) is the nodal agency responsible for coordinating and promoting data sharing initiatives in the field of geography in India.

What is the name of the national geospatial data infrastructure (NGDI) of India?

  1. Indian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (IGDI)

  2. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  3. Geospatial Data Infrastructure of India (GDI)

  4. India Geospatial Data Infrastructure (IGDI)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) is the national geospatial data infrastructure of India.

Which of the following is a key component of the NGDI?

  1. National Geospatial Data Repository (NGDR)

  2. National Geospatial Data Standards (NGDS)

  3. National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Geospatial Data Repository (NGDR), National Geospatial Data Standards (NGDS), and National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) are all key components of the NGDI.

What is the primary objective of the NGDI?

  1. To facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among various stakeholders

  2. To promote the development of geospatial technologies in India

  3. To support decision-making and planning processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the NGDI is to facilitate the sharing of geospatial data among various stakeholders, promote the development of geospatial technologies in India, and support decision-making and planning processes.

Which of the following is an example of a data sharing initiative undertaken by the NGDI?

  1. The Bhuvan portal

  2. The India Water Resources Information System (IWRIS)

  3. The National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhuvan portal, the India Water Resources Information System (IWRIS), and the National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP) are all examples of data sharing initiatives undertaken by the NGDI.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of geospatial technologies in various sectors?

  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 technologies in various sectors.

Which of the following is a key objective of the Digital India initiative?

  1. To provide broadband connectivity to all villages in India

  2. To promote the use of digital technologies in governance

  3. To create a digital infrastructure for the country

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The key objectives of the Digital India initiative include providing broadband connectivity to all villages in India, promoting the use of digital technologies in governance, and creating a digital infrastructure for the country.

What is the name of the national portal launched by the Government of India to provide access to geospatial data and services?

  1. Bhuvan

  2. India Water Resources Information System (IWRIS)

  3. National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhuvan portal is the national portal launched by the Government of India to provide access to geospatial data and services.

Which of the following is a key feature of the Bhuvan portal?

  1. It provides access to geospatial data from various sources

  2. It allows users to create and share their own maps

  3. It offers a variety of geospatial tools and services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhuvan portal provides access to geospatial data from various sources, allows users to create and share their own maps, and offers a variety of geospatial tools and services.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to modernize land records in the country?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP)

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP) is the initiative launched by the Government of India to modernize land records in the country.

Which of the following is a key objective of the NLRMP?

  1. To computerize land records

  2. To establish a single window system for land registration

  3. To provide land records to citizens in a timely and efficient manner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The key objectives of the NLRMP include computerizing land records, establishing a single window system for land registration, and providing land records to citizens in a timely and efficient manner.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to provide access to water resources information?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. India Water Resources Information System (IWRIS)

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The India Water Resources Information System (IWRIS) is the initiative launched by the Government of India to provide access to water resources information.

Which of the following is a key feature of the IWRIS?

  1. It provides access to water resources data from various sources

  2. It allows users to create and share their own water resources maps

  3. It offers a variety of water resources tools and services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IWRIS provides access to water resources data from various sources, allows users to create and share their own water resources maps, and offers a variety of water resources tools and services.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of geospatial technologies in disaster management?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of geospatial technologies in disaster management.

Which of the following is a key objective of the NDMA?

  1. To coordinate disaster management efforts

  2. To develop disaster management plans

  3. To provide disaster relief and rehabilitation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The key objectives of the NDMA include coordinating disaster management efforts, developing disaster management plans, and providing disaster relief and rehabilitation.

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