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National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)

National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which city is the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) located?

  1. Hyderabad
  2. Bangalore
  3. Chennai
  4. Mumbai
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) established?

  1. 1961
  2. 1967
  3. 1973
  4. 1979
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current Director of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

  1. Dr. V. M. Tiwari
  2. Dr. Ch. V. R. Murthy
  3. Dr. Harsh K. Gupta
  4. Dr. D. Srinagesh
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary focus of research at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

  1. Solid Earth Geophysics
  2. Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
  3. Planetary Sciences
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a department at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

  1. Department of Seismology
  2. Department of Geomagnetism
  3. Department of Paleoclimatology
  4. Department of Marine Geophysics
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) operates a network of seismic stations across India. What is the name of this network?

  1. National Seismological Network (NSN)
  2. Broadband Seismic Network (BSN)
  3. Accelerograph Network (AN)
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major research facility at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

  1. National Geophysical Data Centre (NGDC)
  2. National Centre for Geoinformatics (NCG)
  3. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR)
  4. National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) publishes a peer-reviewed scientific journal. What is the name of this journal?

  1. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth
  2. Geophysical Research Letters
  3. Journal of the Geological Society of India
  4. Current Science
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major research project undertaken by the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

  1. Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)
  2. Himalayan-Tibetan Plateau (HTP) Project
  3. Geoscience for Sustainable Development (GSSD) Project
  4. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) Project
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) offers a range of postgraduate and doctoral programs. What is the name of the institute's academic wing?

  1. School of Earth Sciences
  2. School of Advanced Sciences
  3. School of Engineering and Technology
  4. School of Management Studies
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major outreach activity of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

  1. Public lectures and workshops
  2. Science exhibitions and fairs
  3. Educational programs for school and college students
  4. Disaster preparedness and response training
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) has established several research centers across India. Which of the following is not one of these centers?

  1. National Centre for Geoinformatics (NCG), Hyderabad
  2. National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Thiruvananthapuram
  3. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa
  4. National Centre for Seismology (NCS), New Delhi
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) is a part of which government organization?

  1. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  2. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
  3. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major achievement of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

  1. Development of a new method for earthquake prediction
  2. Discovery of a new mineral in the Earth's mantle
  3. Development of a new technology for groundwater exploration
  4. Development of a new vaccine for a deadly disease
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) has played a significant role in which of the following national missions?

  1. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
  2. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
  3. National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)
  4. All of the above
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