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प्रश्न
Explain why colours are used in topographical maps.
उत्तर
The colours are used to represent certain physical, economic and cultural features. In the absence of colour it would become impossible to interpret the map so colours are an integral part of topographical maps.
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- railway lines
- agricultural fields
- roads
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| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Camping Ground | (i)  |
| 2. Seasonal streams |
(ii) |
| 3. Palms | (iii)  |
| 4. River | (iv)  |
| 5. Footpath | (v)  |
