MGY-101 EM JULY 2023 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

MGY-101: Introduction to Geoinformatics

Course Code: MGY-101
Assignment Code: MGY-101/TMA/2023
Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it. Write all
answers in your own words; do not copy from the Self Learning Materials (SLMs).
Write your answers in about 150 and 300 words for short notes and long answers,
respectively.
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Part A
1. Write short notes on the following:
a) Multidisciplinary nature of geoinformatics (5)
b) Map elements (5)
2. Give an account of the recent trends in geoinformatics. (10)
3. Describe different types of topographical maps of different scales prepared by SOI for
India.
(10)
Part B
4. Write short notes on the following:
a) QGIS (5)
b) Sources of digital elevation models (5)
c) Commercial-off-the-shelf software (5)
5. What is geospatial data? Discuss different types of geospatial data. (10)
6. Give an overview of various geoinformatics related programming languages. (10)
Part C
7. Write short notes on the following:
a) Role of geoinformatics in e-governance (5)
b) Applications of geoinformatics in business (5)
c) Applications of geoinformatics in agriculture (5)
8. How can geoinformatics be used for natural resources management? Support your
answers with Indian examples.
(10)
9. Discuss the role of geoinformatics in disaster management. (10)
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