Bhuvan, an application by ISRO will replace?

Appeared in: NHM UP Staff Nurse - 2016

Explanation

Bhuvan is a web-based satellite mapping platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
It provides 2D and 3D imagery and geographical data, functioning similarly to other web-based mapping services.
It was specifically created as an indigenous Indian alternative to global services like Google Maps and Google Earth, with a detailed focus on Indian topography.

Option A: Bhuvan is a geo-portal for viewing satellite imagery and maps. It does not have functionalities for sending, receiving, or managing electronic mail.
Option C: Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft, primarily used for email, calendar, and contacts. It is not a mapping service.
Option D: Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity software for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It has no mapping or geographical information system (GIS) capabilities.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Function and purpose of the Bhuvan application developed by ISRO as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Awareness of major national technology projects like Bhuvan is a key component of general knowledge for competitive exams.
Bhuvan has practical applications in disaster management, environmental monitoring, and urban planning, which are areas of national importance.
What if the question was about 'Gagan'? Gagan is another ISRO project, but it's a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) for improving GPS accuracy, primarily for aviation, not a direct map replacement for consumers.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Bhuvan' and 'ISRO'.
Recall that ISRO is India's space agency, which deals with satellites and related technologies.
Analyze the options: e-mail, mapping, and office software are distinct categories of applications.
Connect ISRO's function (space/satellite technology) to the options. Satellite imagery is the foundation of modern mapping services.
This logical link makes 'Google Maps' the most plausible service that a satellite-based application from ISRO would be designed to replace or compete with.
Eliminate the other options as they are unrelated to space technology applications like geographical mapping.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Function and purpose of the Bhuvan application developed by ISRO.
Stem keywords: Bhuvan, application, ISRO
Lead-in keywords: replace

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