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Disaster Management: Case Studies and Field Works

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What is the primary function of ISRO's satellites in cyclone preparedness?

To provide early warning about cyclone formation and track (correct)

To study the long-term effects of cyclones on ecosystems

To monitor coastal erosion caused by cyclones

To evacuate people from cyclone-affected areas

Which type of satellite data is used to derive near real-time information on inundation due to cyclones?

Visible light images

Optical and microwave SAR data (correct)

Gravitational field data

Infrared images

Which of the following is NOT one of the international frameworks mentioned in the text for disaster management?

UNESCAP

Sentinel Asia

International Charter 'Space & Major Disasters'

United Nations Security Council (correct)

What type of data is used to understand the impacts of cyclones with respect to their earlier footprints and low-lying areas?

Historical satellite data and Digital Surface Models Signup and view all the answers

In which year did ISRO provide information on inundation to Odisha and Andhra Pradesh states during cyclones TITLI and PHETHAI?

2018 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using historical satellite data and Digital Surface Models in cyclone preparedness?

To understand the impacts of cyclones with respect to their earlier footprints and low-lying areas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a satellite series used by ISRO for cyclone monitoring?

Landsat Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using frequent imaging from INSAT series of satellites in cyclone preparedness?

To provide cyclone parameters for near real-time analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?

ISRO uses only geo-stationary satellites for cyclone monitoring. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using satellite data in cyclone preparedness and response?

It provides real-time information on cyclone formation and track. Signup and view all the answers