Annamalai University 2008-1st Year M.Sc Geo-Informatics IV " 140CARTOGRAPHY" ( New Regulations ) code 1744 - Question Paper
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17 4 4 M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2008
(GEO-INFORMATICS )
(FIRST YEAR)
(PAPER - IV )
140. CARTOGRAPHY
( New Regulations )
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions.
Each answer should be in about 1,500 words. All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) (i) Give a brief account on scope and importance of Cartography. (10)
(ii) Enumerate the different types of scales with examples. (10)
(b) (i) What are the different types of symbols used in map making. (10)
(ii) Write about the basic tools in Cartography. (10)
2. (a) (i) Describe the various Map
Reproduction methods. (10)
(ii) Explain the various types of symbols used in Maps. (10)
(OR)
(b) (i) Map Design and Layout is the most crucial and complex in Map making process. - Comment. (10)
(ii) What are the types of projections Explain in detail. (10)
3. (a) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Contour. (5)
(ii) Cadastral survey. (5)
(iii) Weather Map. (5)
(iv) GPA. (5)
(b) (i) List out the instruments which are used in map making. (10)
(ii) Differentiate Relief Map and Geological Map. (10)
4. (a) Trace out the names of different
organizations involved in the Map production in India. Explain their functions in detail.
(OR)
(b) (i) Compare and contrast the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative Maps. (10)
(ii) Enumerate the different types of maps with examples.
5. (a) Evaluate the role of Computer in
Cartography and explain in detail.(20)
(OR)
(b) Describe the various methods of representing Hydrological data maps. (20)
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