Question 1: Define the term GIS and describe potential of GIS in natural resource management.
Question 2: What do you mean by database in GIS? Differentiate between spatial and non spatial database which are used for geographic analysis.
Question 3: What do you understand by data models in spatial analysis? Describe with appropriate illustrations.
Question 4: Give an account of structuring of spatial data in GIS.
Question 5: What do you understand by the grid operations in GIS? Describe in detail the local grid operations with appropriate illustrations.
Question 6: Write an account of map algebra as an integral component in data analysis.
Question 7: Write notes on any two.
a) History of GIS.
b) Benefits of DBMS.
c) Vector data models.