BSc IT Sem VI October 2025 October 2025 Principles of Geographic Information System Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Define GIS. How data capture and preparation is done in GIS?
   • b. What are maps? How it is used in GIS? What are the different data types used in GIS:
   • d. What is Irregular Tessellation with reference to quadtree? Defining geographic phenomena and Explain geographic field
   • f. How TIN is used in representation of objects?
2. Q2 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Write about methods to capture spatial data
   • b. Why Database management systems is needed? What are its alternatives? What is the way for spatial data storage and maintenance done in GIS?
   • d. Elaborate the raster encoding in detail
   • e. What are the basic hardware and software requirements needed to work with any GIS software? Explain Timestamp based protocol Attempt any three of the following: 15
   • a. Describe Triangulation network with the help of diagram
   • b. What is Map projection? Explain the types of map projection with the help diagrams in brief
   • c. Write short note on Geoid and Ellipsoid
   • d. Explain the digitizing and details of vectorization process with suitable Write a note on Absolute positioning in Satellite based positioning Explain the 2D and 3D Geographic coordinate system Paper Subject Code: 88704 Principles of Geographic Information Systems
3. Q4 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What is Interpolation? Explain in detail
   • b. Write a short note on Overlay Functions Explain raster based surface Analysis
   • d. Explain thiessen polygon generation in detail Explain automatic classification in GIS
   • f. Explain error propagation in spatial data processing Attempt any three of the following: 15
   • a. Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data
   • b. Explain the map cosmetics with example Explain visualization strategies with detail
   • d. What is cartography? Give bertins six visual variables with diagram Describe how to map terrain evaluation Explain map dissemination

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