Geographical Information System Quiz - CBSE Class 11 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Geographical Information System (CBSE Class 11 Social Science). 29 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What does GIS stand for?

   1. Geographic Information System
   2. Geographical Information Science
   3. Geographic Interactive System
   4. Geological Information System
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   Answer: A. Geographic Information System

   GIS is the acronym for Geographic Information System.

2. What type of data is typically represented by lines in a GIS?

   1. Areas
   2. Lines
   3. Points
   4. Polygons
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   Answer: B. Lines

   Lines represent linear features like roads or rivers.

3. What is a spatial query?

   1. A question about the location of geographic features
   2. A question about the attributes of geographic features
   3. A question about the time of geographic events
   4. A question about the history of geographic features
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   Answer: A. A question about the location of geographic features

   A spatial query focuses on the location of geographic features.

4. How does GPS work?

   1. Using satellites to determine location
   2. Using triangulation from cell towers
   3. Using radio waves to determine location
   4. Using Wi-Fi networks to determine location
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   Answer: A. Using satellites to determine location

   GPS uses signals from multiple satellites to calculate location.

5. Explain the concept of a geodatabase in GIS.

   1. A structured database designed to store and manage geographic data
   2. A collection of map layers
   3. A single map file
   4. A raster dataset
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   Answer: A. A structured database designed to store and manage geographic data

   A geodatabase is a sophisticated way to organize geographic data.

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