Question

Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S10 and answer the following questions [Eastings 47-57, Northings 13-23]:

1. Give the four-figure grid reference of
   1. the centre of the dry tank located to the north of Makawal.
   2. the highest point on the given map extract.
   3. the settlement of Karaunti.
2. Name and give the six-figure grid reference of:
   1. the medical facility at Makawal.
   2. 5r at the confluence of Sipu Nadi and Sukli Nadi.
   3. the temple at Marol.
   4. the perennial lined well at the settlement of Goreli.
3. State the compass direction of
   1. Was from Dolpura.
   2. Sibhrakhera from Rampurakhera.
   3. Rampurakhera from Sibhrakhera.
4. Find the distance in km along the cart-track going south-west from Mitan (the point where three cart-tracks meet in grid square 5021) where it meets be the metalled road in grid square 5218.
5. On which bank of Sukli Nadi lies:
   1. Butri
   2. Padrugarh
6. Name the two settlements which have an Ayurvedic dispensary.
7. State the reason for a number of causeways in the given map extract.
8. Suppose you walk along the metalled road at a speed of 1 kilometer per hour from grid square 5517 to the distance stone numbered 29, how much time will you take to reach your destination? Write your answer in hours and minutes.
9. Find the length, in kilometres of the canal between the sluice 7r and rocky knob in grid square 4717.
10. Measure the direct distance in kilometers, from the chhatri in the grid square 4915 to the temple in the grid square 4717.
11. What is the area in square km of the region enclosed within Eastings 52 to 55 and Northings 14 and 17.
12. Give a reason for each of the following:
    1. Broken ground along the banks of Sipu river.
    2. Fairly dense scrub vegetation in the south-east part of the given map extract.
13. State the occupations followed by the people at Dattani. Give reasons to support your answer.
14. Explain the following terms:
    1. Stony Waste
    2. Causeway
15. What difference do you notice in the drainage patterns between the streams in grid square 5315 and the streams in grid square 5119?
16. Describe the drainage pattern in grid square 5117.
17. What does 7r indicate in the grid square 5015 and 3r shown in the grid square 5514?
18. What is an ‘Open jungle’? What does it show about the rainfall in the region on the given map extract?
19. Explain one relief feature indicated by contour lines in grid square 5417.
20. What are the probable occupations followed by the people living in the area shown in the given map extract?
21. From where does the settlement of Dhavli get its water. Give a reason to support your answer.
22. Name the prominent settlement in this extract. Give reasons to support your answer.

Answer 1

1. 1. 5116
   2. 5417
   3. 5321
2. 1. 514158
   2. 471196
   3. 492199
   4. 491137
3. 1. South
   2. South West
   3. North east
4. 3 km 950 m
5. 1. Butri - Left Bank
   2. Padrugarh - Right Bank
6. Bhatna, Dattani
7. The region receives seasonal rainfall. In order to cross the minor streams during rainy seasons, the raised metalled road (causeway) is made.
8. 4 hours
9. 3 km 600 m
10. 3 km 150 m
11. No. of Easting = 3
    No. of Northing = 3
    Area = 3 × 3 = 9 sq km.
12. 1. The river’s banks are soft/sandy and subject to repeated wetting, drying and scouring by seasonal flows, so the soil cracks and breaks producing broken ground.
    2. The area is rocky/undulating with shallow poor soils and limited perennial water, so land is unsuitable for cultivation and supports scrub vegetation.
13. Cattle rearing due to the presence of white colour patch and fairly dense scrub.
14. 1. Stony Waste: It is an area of semi arid land where sand, stones are found.
    2. Causeway: It is the raised metalled road to cross the minor streams.
15. 
    
    • 5315 - Radial
    • 5119 - Disappearing
16. 5117 - Dendritic
17. 1. 7r (5015) - The relative height of ambankment is 7 m.
    2. 3r (5514) - Relative height of dry tank with embankment is 3 m.
18. Open jungle indicates that the area receives moderate rainfall. The trees are not too close to one another.
19. Ridge
20. Farming
21. Perennial lined well. Presence of blue colour dots.
22. Bhatana, due to presence of post office, ayurvedic dispensary, temples, perennial lined wells, cart tracks.