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City and Regional Planning QUESTION #4977
Question 1
What is the primary advantage of participatory GIS (PGIS) over conventional GIS?
  • Lower cost
  • Integration of local knowledge✔️
  • Faster processing
  • Higher accuracy
Correct Answer Explanation
PGIS integrates local community knowledge, indigenous spatial information, and participatory mapping techniques with GIS technology, ensuring planning decisions reflect ground realities and community perspectives rather than just technical/expert viewpoints.