B.Sc. (Information Technology) Sem VI October 2025 Fundamental of GIS Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - 1. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Write a short note on Regular and Irregular tessellations.
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2. b. Define Geographic phenomenon. What are geographic field and geographic object? Explain?
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3. c. Explain the temporal dimension using suitable example.
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4. d. What is geo-spatial data and geo-information?
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5. e. Explain the following terms: (a) Model (b) Database (c) Map
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6. f. Define GIS. Explain its four set of capabilities.
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SECTION II - 2. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Write a short note on Relational Model &spatial database Querying.
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2. b. Explain the linking of GIS with Database.
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3. c. Discuss the latest Hardware and Software trends in Hardware and Software.
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4. d. Briefly Explain the four stages of spatial data handling.
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5. e. Explain GIS architecture and functionality using suitable diagram.
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6. f. What is DBMS? Explain any five reasons for using DBMS is GIS.
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SECTION III - 3. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain the types of Accuracy
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2. b. Write a note on ellipsoid and Geoid reference model of the Earth Surface.
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3. c. What are the different classifications of Map Projections? Explain.
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4. d. Explain the following indirect spatial data capture technique: (1) Digitization (2) Vectorization
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5. e. Discuss about the errors in absolute positioning related to space segment.
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6. f. Explain the interpolating technique for continuous data Triangulation
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SECTION IV - 4. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain network analysis & its types.
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2. b. Write a note on neighborhood function.
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3. c. How error propagates in spatial data processing?
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4. d. List and explain the measurements on vector data.
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5. e. What is classification? Also explain user controlled and automatic classification.
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6. f. Describe raster overlay operation.
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SECTION V - 5. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. What do you mean by "HOW do I SAY, WHAT to WHOM and how is it EFFECTIVE", in GIS? Explain.
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2. b. Describe visualization process using suitable diagram.
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3. c. Explain the different types of data.
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4. d. What are topographic and thematic maps? Explain.
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5. e. Explain using suitable diagram how to map terrain elevation and time series?
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6. f. Describe map dissemination in brief.
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