Geospatial Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in India
Geospatial Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in India
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a geospatial technology used for environmental monitoring and assessment in India?
- Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is located in which city?
- Hyderabad
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Mumbai
Which of the following satellites is used for environmental monitoring in India?
- INSAT-3D
- Resourcesat-2
- Cartosat-2
- All of the above
The Bhuvan portal is a platform for accessing geospatial data and services in India. It is developed by which organization?
- ISRO
- NRSC
- Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)
- All of the above
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) of India aims to provide a framework for the integration and sharing of geospatial data. Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of NSDI?
- Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
- Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- Survey of India (SoI)
- All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and assessment?
- Improved decision-making
- Enhanced efficiency
- Reduced costs
- Increased complexity
The use of geospatial technologies in environmental monitoring and assessment has led to significant advancements in which of the following areas?
- Air quality monitoring
- Water quality assessment
- Forest cover mapping
- All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the use of geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and assessment in India?
- Data availability
- Data quality
- Data integration
- Lack of skilled personnel
The Forest Survey of India (FSI) uses geospatial technologies to monitor and assess forest cover in the country. Which satellite data is primarily used for this purpose?
- Landsat
- Sentinel-2
- Resourcesat-2
- All of the above
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) uses geospatial technologies to monitor air quality in India. Which of the following is NOT a parameter measured by CPCB's air quality monitoring network?
- Particulate Matter (PM10)
- Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
- Ozone (O3)
- Carbon Monoxide (CO)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) uses geospatial technologies to monitor and assess the status of wetlands in India. Which of the following is NOT a type of wetland identified by MoEFCC?
- Inland wetlands
- Coastal wetlands
- Man-made wetlands
- Riverine wetlands
The National Water Mission aims to achieve water security in India by 2030. Which of the following is NOT a goal of the National Water Mission?
- Improving water use efficiency
- Augmenting water resources
- Reducing water pollution
- Promoting inter-state water disputes
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is a flagship program of the Government of India to clean the Ganga River. Which of the following is NOT a component of the NMCG?
- Ganga River Basin Management Plan
- Ganga Riverfront Development Plan
- Ganga River Pollution Abatement Plan
- Ganga River Interlinking Plan
The Smart Cities Mission aims to transform Indian cities into sustainable and livable spaces. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Smart Cities Mission?
- Smart infrastructure
- Smart governance
- Smart mobility
- Smart slums
The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is a flagship program of the Government of India to transform urban areas. Which of the following is NOT a component of the AMRUT?
- Water supply and sewerage
- Storm water drainage
- Solid waste management
- Public transportation