D. R. Khullar solutions for जियोग्राफी [इंग्रजी] इयत्ता १२ आयएससी chapter 3 - Study and Interpretation of Topographical Maps [Latest edition]

What is a “Topographical Map”?

What is the importance of a topographical map?

When was Survey of India Department established?

Where is the headquarters of Survey of India Department?

What is the latitudinal and logitudinal extent of one inch map?

What is the scale of 63K/12 map?

What is the scale of one degree map?

What is the scale extent of the latest series of maps published by Survey of India Department?

What is the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the latest series of maps published by Survey of India Department?

Which series has been prepared according to directions?

What are conventional signs?

Why conventional signs are not drawn to scale?

Which colours are used to show the following on a coloured topographical map of the published by the Survey of India Department? 

1. Cultivated area
2. Forested area
3. Grassland
4. Uncultivated
5. Roads
6. Railways
7. Village
8. Perennial river
9. Seasonal river
10. Contour

Explain in detail the various types of maps published by the Survey of India Department.

What is a “Topographical Map”?

Give a brief history of development of topographical maps in India.

Explain the significance of topographical maps in geography.

Discuss the nomenclature of topographical maps of India. Illustrate your answer with the Help of diagrams.

Discuss the numbering of topographical maps of India. Illustrate your answer with the help of diagrams.

Describe the reference system of Survey of India topographical maps.

Draw a conventional sign for the following:

Metalled road

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Metalled road with a milestone

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Cart track

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Swamp

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Lined well

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Embankment

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Broad gauge double railway line

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Tunnel

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Deserted village

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Fort

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Temple

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Mosque

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Church

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ldgah

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Light house

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Anchorage

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Rest House (Forest)

Discuss in detail the method of studying topo-sheet.

Explain with examples how topo-sheet helps in making an estimate of physical conditions.

Explain with examples how topo-sheet helps in making an estimate of cultural conditions.

How do you proceed to study a topographical sheet of Survey of India?

Which features of an area are represented by a Survey of India Topographical Sheet?

Mention some important features which a Topographical Sheet is not expected to show.

What are cartographic methods used to depict relief on topographical sheets?

What are cartographic methods used to depict drainage on topographical sheets?

What are cartographic methods used to depict vegetation on topographical sheets?

What are cartographic methods used to depict means of transportation on topographical sheets?

What are cartographic methods used to depict settlements on topographical sheets?

Study the Survey of India Topo-sheet supplied to you with reference to relief and drainage and show their influence on the development of means of transportation and settlements of the area depicted on this sheet.