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Q51 (NDA-II/2014) Geography › Maps & Locations › Thematic map skills Answer Verified

In the term GIS, ‘G’ stands for

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In the acronym GIS, the letter 'G' stands for 'Geographic' or 'Geographical'. A Geographic Information System (GIS) is defined as a computer-based system designed for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on the Earth's surface [3]. It allows for the analysis and visualization of geographically referenced information, effectively transforming raw spatial data into useful information for decision-making [4]. While the term 'Geographical' is also frequently used in academic and international contexts [5], 'Geographic' is the standard term used by major scientific organizations like the USGS and National Geographic [3]. GIS technology has significantly enhanced the capacity for spatial synthesis and analysis in modern geography, often working alongside Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to determine exact locations [2].

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  1. [1] https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-a-geographic-information-system-gis
  2. [3] https://www.nsf.gov/science-matters/mapping-science-how-gis-transformed-our-view-world
  3. [4] https://tax.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/ptt/gised/1_Introduction_to_GIS/1_1_What_is_GIS.pdf
  4. [2] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/geographic-information-system-gis/
  5. [5] FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 1: Geography as a Discipline > 4. Regional Analysis > p. 9
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