Geographical Information System 2073

Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2073

Bachelor Level / Eighth Semester / Science

Computer Science and Information Technology ( CSC-459 )

( Geographical Information System )

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Attempt any six questions.

1. Define GIS as an Information System. How a country like Nepal can benefit from GIS? Describe its application in Agriculture.

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2. What is distortion? Describe various types of Map Projection along with free hand drawing.

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3. What are raster and vector data? Differentiate between their properties with advantages and disadvantages.

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4. What are various sources of GIS data? Describe methods of data capture.

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5. What is a spatial overlay operator? Explain neighborhood functions that are being implemented in GIS software for analysis.

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6. Define Geo Database. Explain characteristics of a good database design.

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7. Explain how does a clearing house works? What problems do you face during the spatial data sharing?

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8. Write short note on (any two) [5+5]

(a) Functional Component of GIS

(b) UTM

(d) Open GIS

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