BSc IT Sem VI 2022 2023 May 2023 PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Write a short note on GIScience, GISystem and GIS application
   • b. What is a Spatial Data and Spatial Analysis? Explain using suitable example
   • c. Define Model. Explain how models help in representing real world in GIS
   • d. Represent the given three valued raster using quad tree
   • e. Explain the mathematical properties of geometric space used in spatial data using suitable
   • f. Define spatiotemporal data model. Explain the concept of representing time in GIS
2. Q2 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Define GIS. Explain its range of capabilities to handle georeferenced data
   • b. Explain the GIS Architecture and functionality using suitable diagram
   • c. Differentiate between Vector and Raster data representation
   • d. What are the reasons for using DBMS in GIS? Explain any five
   • e. Write a short note on the Relational Data Model
   • f. Explain the process of linking GIS and DBMS
3. Q3 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Explain the reference surface for mapping the Earth’s surface
   • b. Explain the 2D geographic coordinate system
   • c. How Map projections are classified? Explain
   • d. Explain the working of GPS
   • e. Write a short note on vectorization
   • f. What is Interpolation? Explain interpolation of continuous Data Paper Subject Code: 88704 Principles of Geographic Information Systems
4. Q4 Attempt any three of the following: a What are Neighborhood functions in GIS? Explain any four a short note on vector overlay operation c Explain the two main techniques of determining Automatic classification Perform the raster overlay operation to project Ground Water Level Raster in 2025 R1 Water Level Raster in 2023 e Write a short note on Network Analysis f How Error Propagates in GIS? Explain using suitable diagram 15 marks
5. Q5 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Explain using suitable diagram the Visualization strategy
   • b. Define the following terms:
   • iv. Pixel
   • c. Explain the statement “How do I say what to whom, and is it effective?” with reference to map
   • d. List and explain Bertin’s six categories of Visual Variables
   • e. How to map time series? Explain using suitable example
   • f. Write a short note on map dissemination

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