Which of the following GIS Softwares, is not developed by Indian Space Department ?

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The correct answer is Option 4: ILWIS. Here's why:

*   **ILWIS (Integrated Land and Water Information System):** ILWIS is *not* developed by the Indian Space Department (ISRO). It was originally developed by the ITC (International Institute for Geo-information Science and Earth Observation) in the Netherlands. It's a PC-based GIS and remote sensing software that offers a wide range of functionalities for spatial data analysis, image processing, and modeling.

Now, let's explain why the other options are incorrect:

*   **GEO:** While "GEO" is a broad term related to geography and Earth observation, it's plausible that ISRO might have a software or project internally named "GEO" related to geospatial data. Without more specific information, we must assume it *could* be associated with ISRO, making it an incorrect answer.

*   **SMART:** Similar to "GEO," "SMART" is a generic term. ISRO could potentially have a software or system named "SMART" for a specific application within their geospatial domain. Therefore, it's not definitively incorrect and thus not the right answer.

*   **SPACE:** Again, "SPACE" is a very general term. ISRO, being the Indian Space Department, is highly likely to have internal software or systems related to spatial data processing and analysis that might be named or abbreviated as "SPACE." This makes it an unlikely candidate for the incorrect answer.

Therefore, based on the information available and the process of elimination, ILWIS is the only option that is definitively *not* developed by the Indian Space Department, making it the correct answer.