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प्रश्न
What are topographical maps?
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उत्तर
Topographical maps are large-scale maps that show both natural features such as mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, plateaus, cliffs, etc., and man-made features such as settlements, roads, railway tracks, wells, and embankments.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
If maps were only black and white, will they be difficult to read?
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The colour ____________ is used to show barren land on topographical sheets.
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The colour yellow is used to show ______________ on topographical sheets.
Explain why colours are used in topographical maps.
Name the features shown in blue, green, and brown colours on a map.
What do you understand by settlements?
Distinguish between a temporary settlement and a permanent settlement.
How can the occupation of people be inferred directly from a topographical sheet?
How can topographical maps help us to know about the transport and communication of an area?
Draw a sketch map of your neighborhood using different colours for different areas, for example, red for residential areas, green for parks and playgrounds, and yellow for commercial areas. Use symbols to mark out roads and special places like temples, post offices, old monuments, or railway stations. Make a proper key for it.
