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Question
Name the categories into which maps have been classified.
Answer in Brief
Solution
On the basis of size, maps can be classified into two categories:
- Large-scale maps (Cadastral maps and Topographical maps).
- Small-scale maps (Atlas maps and Wall maps).
On the basis of content and purpose, maps can be classified into three types:
- Physical maps
- Political maps
- Thematic maps
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