NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & PANCHAYATI RAJ RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD – 500 030
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEO SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PGD-GARD)
6th Batch (2021-22), 1st Semester
Course GARD–501: Geographic Information System
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Total Marks: 30 INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any five questions at least one from each Block.
Each question carries six marks
Write neatly & legibly in your own handwriting,
Assignments should preferably be strengthened by adding sketches, photographs, tables and graphs etc
The answers should be written on A4 size paper. A margin of one inch in the left side should be maintained.
Name of the Student/ Enrolment Number/Course code/ Block Number & Question Number should be clearly mentioned.
Each page should be properly numbered.
Evaluation will be done based on the content and quality of the answer.
Block-1: Introduction to GIS Technology
1. Define GIS? Describe the components of GIS?
2. Explain the various methods of Geodata capture?
3. What are the advantages and limitations of raster and vector data model?
4. List out and describe the GIS analysis functions?
5. Explain how spatial features are represented in GIS data models?
6. What do you understand by the logical design of a system? What are the different kinds of architectural design of GIS?
Block -2: Datum & Map Projections
1. What is Geoid? Difference between WGS 84 and GRS 80?
2. Describe the UTM Grid system with advantages and disadvantages for GIS use.
3. What is a projection? Explain the different types of map Projections.
4. Define Datum? Discuss any two Datums which you know?
Block -3: Data Models and Data Structure
1. What are spatial entities and classify spatial entities? Explain spatial data models?
2. What are the salient features of spatial data model? Compare and contrast spatial data models?
3. What is RDBMS? Describe the advantages and disadvantages over other types.
4. What are the different file formats used to store Raster data and Vector data?
5. What do you mean by data conversion? Describe the process of manual digitization.
6. What are the various sources of errors occur in data inputting? Write a note of on error correction methods?
Block -4: Spatial Data Analysis
1. What is the difference between vector and raster data analysis? Explain with examples.
2. State various input datasets required for Terrain Modelling? Give process steps for watershed delineation
3. Discuss different data visualisation methods and techniques.
4. (a) What is Data mining?What are the different data mining functionalities?
(b) What is the difference between Data Warehousing and DistributedDatabases?
5. Name the broad classes of DSS? Describe five components of SDSS architecture.
Block -5: Geo-Spatial Services
1. What are the advantages of FOSS4G? Brief on GIS customization using open source tools?
2. What is Mobile GIS? Explain applications of Mobile GIS?
3. (a)What are the major sources of data in google map services?
(b)What are the important components of ISRO Bhuvan Geo-portal?
4. Brief about GIS and the Cloud Computing?What are the futures trends of GIS for large data processing?
NOTE:
Instructions to be followed for submission of assignments.
1. Assignment for each paper/course, should be scanned and sent in separate file as attachment in one mail.
Eg. GARD 501/502/503/504/505 should be sent as 4 separate pdf files in one mail.
2. Subject Line of the mail : BATCH 6 GARD 1ST SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS
3. All mails should come through the registered email id of the student as mentioned in the application form.
4. Any other email id will not be entertained, unless informed well in advance telephonically as well as through email.
5. Last date for submission of Scanned copies of assignments and Hard copies is on or before 31st May, 2021 only to the following email id [email protected]. Dates will not be extended further.
6. Hard copies of the assignments should be sent to the Coordinator, Incharge DE Programmes
& Distance Education, NIRD&PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030 on or before 31st May,2021.
7. It is compulsory for all students to send the hard copies of assignments.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & PANCHAYATI RAJ RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD – 500 030
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEO SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PGD-GARD)
6th Batch (2021-22),1st Semester Course GARD–502: Satellite Remote Sensing
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Total Marks: 30 INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any five questions at least one from each Block.
Each question carries six marks
Write neatly & legibly in your own handwriting,
Assignments should preferably be strengthened by adding sketches, photographs, tables and graphs etc
The answers should be written on A4 size paper. A margin of one inch in the left side should be maintained.
Name of the Student/ Enrolment Number/Course code/ Block Number & Question Number should be clearly mentioned.
Each page should be properly numbered.
Evaluation will be done based on the content and quality of the answer.
Block-1: Element of Satellite Remote Sensing
1. What are the basic radiation laws? write their equations and explain the significance of each law.
2. What is Active and Passive Remote Sensing? Discuss their advantages and dis- advantages
3. With neat sketch explain the principal divisions of EM energy along with their wavelength ranges.
4. Explain the different types of Scattering
5. Define spectral signature? Illustrate spectral reflectance of vegetation, water and soil?
Block -2: Satellite, Platforms and Sensors
1. Discuss the difference between Polar orbiting and Geo-stationery satellites with examples?
2. Write an overview on different Platforms used for remote sensing?
3. Explain different types of resolutions involved in Remote Sensing with examples.
4. What is Thermal Imaging? Explain how it is different from Optical Sensing.
5. Give a brief account of Indian Earth Observation Programme.
Block -3: Visual Interpretation Techniques and Digital Image Processing 1. Explain with examples the elements of Image Interpretation?
2. What is image classification? Briefly discuss two different methods of classification techniques?
3. What is achieved by linear contrast enhancement? Discuss
4. What is classification accuracy? Discuss methods to compute classification accuracy?
5. What are the products generated using the elevation model generated using photogrammetry?
Block -4: Application of Remote Sensing in Rural Development
1. How Groundwater Prospects Map is prepared using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques?
2. What is a Natural Resources Repository (NRR)? How important it is for sustainable agricultural development practices?
3. What is Water Quality? What Standards are followed in Water Quality studies?
4. Describe Environment Impact Assessment? Elaborate with examples different environmental studies?
5. What are the different stages in disaster management where the technology plays an important role?
NOTE:
Instructions to be followed for submission of assignments.
1. Assignment for each paper/course, should be scanned and sent in separate file as attachment in one mail.
Eg. GARD 501/502/503/504/505 should be sent as 4 separate pdf files in one mail.
2. Subject Line of the mail : BATCH 6 GARD 1ST SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS
3. All mails should come through the registered email id of the student as mentioned in the application form.
4. Any other email id will not be entertained, unless informed well in advance telephonically as well as through email.
5. Last date for submission of Scanned copies of assignments and Hard copies is on or before 31st May, 2021 only to the following email id [email protected]. Dates will not be extended further.
6. Hard copies of the assignments should be sent to the Coordinator, Incharge DE Programmes
& Distance Education, NIRD&PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030 on or before 31st May,2021.
7. It is compulsory for all students to send the hard copies of assignments.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & PANCHAYATI RAJ RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD – 500 030
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEO SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PGD-GARD)
6th Batch (2021-22),1st Semester
Course GARD–503: Global Positioning System (GPS)
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Total Marks: 30 INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any five questions at least one from each Block.
Each question carries six marks
Write neatly & legibly in your own handwriting,
Assignments should preferably be strengthened by adding sketches, photographs, tables and graphs etc
The answers should be written on A4 size paper. A margin of one inch in the left side should be maintained.
Name of the Student/ Enrolment Number/Course code/ Block Number & Question Number should be clearly mentioned.
Each page should be properly numbered.
Evaluation will be done based on the content and quality of the answer.
Block-1: Principles of GPS
1. What are the different types of Augmentation Systems? Explain in detailed 2. Give a brief note on IRNSS applications and payloads.
3. What are the differences and similarities between ancient and modern navigation?
4. What is Standard Position Service and how it is differs from Precision Position System?
5. Brief on history of GPS.
Block -2: Operations of GPS
1. Discuss on dGPS concepts and how it is different from other GPS navigation systems?
Also explain various applications using dGPS
2. Explain the L2C & L5 signal importance and their applications in navigation system.
3. What is the Dilution of Precision? Explain various DOPs and their importance during navigation.
4. What is the propagation error? Explain various errors in detailed.
Block -3: Application of GPS
1. What is the role of GPS in asset mapping? Explain with suitable examples.
2. How GPS is useful for updating of cadastral mapping system ? Explain with any case study as example.
3. Brief note on location based services, also explain various popular LBS in World-wide
NOTE:
Instructions to be followed for submission of assignments.
1. Assignment for each paper/course, should be scanned and sent in separate file as attachment in one mail.
Eg. GARD 501/502/503/504/505 should be sent as 4 separate pdf files in one mail.
2. Subject Line of the mail : BATCH 6 GARD 1ST SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS
3. All mails should come through the registered email id of the student as mentioned in the application form.
4. Any other email id will not be entertained, unless informed well in advance telephonically as well as through email.
5. Last date for submission of Scanned copies of assignments and Hard copies is on or before 31st May, 2021 only to the following email id [email protected]. Dates will not be extended further.
6. Hard copies of the assignments should be sent to the Coordinator, Incharge DE Programmes & Distance Education, NIRD&PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030 on or before 31st May,2021.
7. It is compulsory for all students to send the hard copies of assignments.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & PANCHAYATI RAJ RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD – 500 030
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEO SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PGD-GARD)
6th Batch (2021-22),1st Semester Course GARD–504: Rural Development
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Total Marks: 30 INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any five questions at least one from each Block.
Each question carries six marks
Write neatly & legibly in your own handwriting,
Assignments should preferably be strengthened by adding sketches, photographs, tables and graphs etc
The answers should be written on A4 size paper. A margin of one inch in the left side should be maintained.
Name of the Student/ Enrolment Number/Course code/ Block Number & Question Number should be clearly mentioned.
Each page should be properly numbered.
Evaluation will be done based on the content and quality of the answer.
Block-1: Concepts, Measures, Indicators of RD
1. What are the objectives of Rural Development? Discuss some dilemmas in Rural Development?
2. What is the information useful for the project formulation in your village?
3. Write a critique of Human Development Index (HDI) as measure of development?
4. What is social development? Write a brief note on Social Structure.
5. Elaborate some common measures of indicators of poverty?
Block -2: Rural Poverty
1. What is a Rural Poverty? Discuss brief about issues of Rural Poverty.
2. What are the differences between agricultural development and regional development?
3. Why estimation poverty is important and how it is done?
4. What are aspects that can be taken in measuring poverty? Discuss the factors affecting Poverty?
5. Give a brief note on the area development Programmes?
Block -3: Poverty Alleviation Programmes
1. Bring out the types of anti-poverty measures initiated by the Government of India.
2. What are the different components under Bharat Nirman.
3. Briefly discuss about the National Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP).
4. Explain in brief the problems of rural housing in India. Discuss the National Housing Policy?
5. Illustrate the Salient Features of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Discuss Convergence with IWMP.
Block -4: Government of India Flagship Programmes
1. Comment on IWMP progress on any of the State.
2. Briefly mention the main components of the NLRMP? Discuss the benefits for the Citizens from NLRMP Programme.
3. Explain Computerization of Registration? Discuss Land records management systems Modernization?
4. Discuss about the Non Timber Forest Produce?
Block 5: Development of Rural Women and Children
1. Comment on the health practices and problems in rural India
2. Describe shortly the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) set up.
3. Give a brief note on the Micro-Credit, Poverty Reduction and Empowerment.
4. Explain the Scale of Micro-Credit in India and Major Initiatives in Rural Credit in India?
5. Explain the Constitutional Provisions for Education in India and Give a brief note on SarvaShikshaAbhiyan.
NOTE:
Instructions to be followed for submission of assignments.
1. Assignment for each paper/course, should be scanned and sent in separate file as attachment in one mail.
Eg. GARD 501/502/503/504/505 should be sent as 4 separate pdf files in one mail.
2. Subject Line of the mail : BATCH 6 GARD 1ST SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS
3. All mails should come through the registered email id of the student as mentioned in the application form.
4. Any other email id will not be entertained, unless informed well in advance telephonically as well as through email.
5. Last date for submission of Scanned copies of assignments and Hard copies is on or before 31st May, 2021 only to the following email id [email protected]. Dates will not be extended further.
6. Hard copies of the assignments should be sent to the Coordinator, Incharge DE Programmes & Distance Education, NIRD&PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030 on or before 31st May,2021.
7. It is compulsory for all students to send the hard copies of assignments.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & PANCHAYATI RAJ RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD – 500 030
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEO SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PGD-GARD)
6th Batch (2021-22),1st Semester
Course GARD–505: Project Planning and Management
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Total Marks: 30 INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any five questions at least one from each Block.
Each question carries six marks
Write neatly & legibly in your own handwriting,
Assignments should preferably be strengthened by adding sketches, photographs, tables and graphs etc
The answers should be written on A4 size paper. A margin of one inch in the left side should be maintained.
Name of the Student/ Enrolment Number/Course code/ Block Number & Question Number should be clearly mentioned.
Each page should be properly numbered.
Evaluation will be done based on the content and quality of the answer.
Block-1: Project Planning
1. What are the major performance dimensions of a project?
2. What is the technique to generate a large number possible solutions of a problem?
3. What is the logical framework approach and describe the aspects of vertical and horizontal logic?
4. What is SWOT analysis of a project?
5. What is the focus of environmental analysis?
Block -2: Project Management
1. What is the purpose of matrix scoring method?
2. Explain Cash Flow analysis.
3. What are the advantages of decentralized planning? Also describe multilevel planning and district planning.
4. Explain the merits and demerits of Cost Benefit Analysis.
5. Briefly explain the core methods on monitoring and evaluation.
Block -3: Management Functions and Conflict Resolution
1. Explain different types of recruitment.
2. Explain the relationship between planning and control.
3. What is conflict management? Give brief account of conflict management.
4. Describe major advantages and disadvantages of planning?
5. Why is an effective Time Management so necessary for project implementation?
NOTE:
Instructions to be followed for submission of assignments.
1. Assignment for each paper/course, should be scanned and sent in separate file as attachment in one mail.
Eg. GARD 501/502/503/504/505 should be sent as 4 separate pdf files in one mail.
2. Subject Line of the mail : BATCH 6 GARD 1ST SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS
3. All mails should come through the registered email id of the student as mentioned in the application form.
4. Any other email id will not be entertained, unless informed well in advance telephonically as well as through email.
5. Last date for submission of Scanned copies of assignments and Hard copies is on or before 31st May, 2021 only to the following email id [email protected]. Dates will not be extended further.
6. Hard copies of the assignments should be sent to the Coordinator, Incharge DE Programmes & Distance Education, NIRD&PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030 on or before 31st May,2021.
7. It is compulsory for all students to send the hard copies of assignments.
