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प्रश्न
What is a “Topographical Map”?
उत्तर
Topographical map gives detailed information about physical features and man-made features of a small area. Physical features are depicted by contours. Cultural or man made features are represented by symbols called conventional signs.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name one offshore oil field of India
What is the compass direction of Dantrai from Jolpur?
What are the following?
302 in grid square 0425
Give the six figure grid reference of lined well near Chekhla.
Name the left bank tributary of the main river.
Name two relief features that can be seen in grid square 9782 and 9574.
Why are directions on a map important?
Which colours are used on toposheets? What is their significance?
The distance is measured on the topographic map. There are two methods of measuring distance on the toposheets,
(i) Direct-method,
(ii) Indirect method.
Measuring straight distance is a direct method and measuring through a winding course is an indirect method. Explain both the methods.
Study the extract from the topographical sheet No. 63K/12, as shown in the figure below and answer the following questions-
- Convert 1:50,000 into a statement of scale.
- Name the major settlements of the area.
- What is the direction of flow of the river Ganga?
- At which one of the banks of river Ganga, Bhatauli is located ?
- What is the pattern of rural settlements along the right bank of river Ganga?
- Name the villages/settlements where Post Office is located ?
- What does the yellow colour in the area refer to?
- What means of transportation is used to cross the river by the people of Bhatauli village?
R. F. 1: 50,000
Part of the Topographical Sheet No 63K/12
