B.Sc. (Information Technology) Sem VI October 2025 Principles of Geographic Information System Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. a. Define GIS. How data capture and preparation is done in GIS?
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2. b. What are maps? How it is used in GIS?
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3. c. What are the different data types used in GIS.
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4. d. What is Irregular Tessellation with reference to quadtree?
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5. e. Defining geographic phenomena and Explain geographic field.
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6. f. How TIN is used in representation of objects?
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SECTION II - 2. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Write about methods to capture spatial data.
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2. b. Why Database management systems is needed? What are its alternatives?
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3. c. What is the way for spatial data storage and maintenance done in GIS?
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4. d. Elaborate the raster encoding in detail.
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5. e. What are the basic hardware and software requirements needed to work with any GIS software?
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6. f. Explain Timestamp based protocol.
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SECTION III - 3. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Describe Triangulation network with the help of diagram.
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2. b. What is Map projection? Explain the types of map projection with the help of diagrams in brief.
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3. c. Write short note on Geoid and Ellipsoid.
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4. d. Explain the digitizing and details of vectorization process with suitable diagram.
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5. e. Write a note on Absolute positioning in Satellite based positioning.
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6. f. Explain the 2D and 3D Geographic coordinate system.
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SECTION IV - 4. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. What is Interpolation? Explain in detail.
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2. b. Write a short note on Overlay Functions.
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3. c. Explain raster based surface Analysis.
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4. d. Explain thiessen polygon generation in detail.
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5. e. Explain automatic classification in GIS.
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6. f. Explain error propagation in spatial data processing.
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SECTION V - 5. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data.
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2. b. Explain the map cosmetics with example.
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3. c. Explain visualization strategies with detail.
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4. d. What is cartography? Give bertins six visual variables with diagram.
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5. e. Describe how to map terrain evaluation.
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6. f. Explain map dissemination.
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