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Geographical Research Policy in India

Tests knowledge about India's policy framework for geographical research, including its formulation in 1984, implementation by DST, objectives, priority research areas, challenges, achievements, and the roles of key institutions like NGRI, INSA, AIG, and ICSSR.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the first Geographical Research Policy in India formulated?

  1. 1954
  2. 1968
  3. 1984
  4. 2005
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which agency is responsible for implementing the Geographical Research Policy in India?

  1. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
  2. University Grants Commission (UGC)
  3. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  4. Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the main objectives of the Geographical Research Policy in India?

  1. To promote research in geography and related fields
  2. To develop human resources in geography
  3. To strengthen infrastructure for geographical research
  4. To promote international cooperation in geographical research
  5. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a priority area for geographical research in India?

  1. Land use and land cover change
  2. Water resources management
  3. Climate change and its impacts
  4. Urbanization and its impacts
  5. Population growth and its impacts
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI) in implementing the Geographical Research Policy in India?

  1. To conduct research in geography and related fields
  2. To develop human resources in geography
  3. To strengthen infrastructure for geographical research
  4. To promote international cooperation in geographical research
  5. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major challenge faced by geographical research in India?

  1. Lack of funding
  2. Lack of infrastructure
  3. Lack of trained manpower
  4. Lack of international cooperation
  5. Lack of public awareness about geography
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in promoting geographical research in India?

  1. To provide financial support for geographical research
  2. To provide technical support for geographical research
  3. To provide training for geographers
  4. To promote international cooperation in geographical research
  5. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major achievement of geographical research in India?

  1. Development of new methods for mapping and surveying
  2. Discovery of new landforms and resources
  3. Development of new theories and models for understanding the Earth's systems
  4. Development of new technologies for environmental management
  5. Development of new educational materials and resources for geography
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Association of Indian Geographers (AIG) in promoting geographical research in India?

  1. To provide a platform for geographers to share their research findings
  2. To organize conferences and workshops on geographical research
  3. To publish journals and books on geographical research
  4. To promote international cooperation in geographical research
  5. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) in promoting geographical research in India?

  1. To provide financial support for geographical research
  2. To provide technical support for geographical research
  3. To provide training for geographers
  4. To promote international cooperation in geographical research
  5. All of the above
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