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Write a short note on Topographical Maps.
What are the topographical maps?
Solution
- Topographical maps show main features such as landforms, water features, forests, settlements, agricultural fields, other land uses, transportation, and communication networks.
- These maps are general-purpose maps and are drawn at quite large scales.
- The Survey of India prepares topographical maps for the entire country.
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