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प्रश्न
What are the three ways of representation of maps?
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उत्तर
- A map is an essential tool of a geographer.
- Map is a representation of the earth as a whole or a part of the earth drawn on a flat surface according to a given scale.
- It can show continents, countries, cities and even a local area are drawn with specific details.
- It is easy to handle and carry as it can be rolled up (or) folded and stored in computers.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe a political and physical map.
Tick the correct answer.
A scale is necessary ____________
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
A large scale map is used to show large areas like countries on a paper.
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What are conventional symbols?
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What is a sketch map?
Long Answer Type Question:
Give an account of ‘direction’ as a major component of a map.
The given map shows height through the use of colours. However, one colour representation is wrong. Write which colour would be correct in its place.

What is a map?
In an outline map of India mark the following features by using symbols and colours
a) Mark any one of the District capitals
b) Draw any one river path
c) Mark any one of the mountains
Match the following:
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Maps | a. | Detailed information sites |
| 2. | Early times material | b. | Snow |
| 3. | Red | c. | papyrus |
| 4. | White | d. | Cartography |
| 5. | Digital maps | e. | Settlements roads |
