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Q1.
Fill in the blanks.
- ___________ maps are prepared on the basis of a detailed survey of the areas concerned.
- ___________ refers to the ratio of the distances on the map and the corresponding actual distance on the ground.
- Contour lines depict the ____________ features of a place.
- The colour _________ is used to represent the different kinds of vegetation.
- Latitudes and ____________ on the topographical map indicate the exact location of a place.
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- Topographical
- Scale
- physical
- Green
- Longitude
Q2.
Match the following.
| Column I | Column II |
| a. Temple | i. |
| b. Canal | ii. |
| c. Unmetalled road | iii. |
| d. Permanent hut | iv. |
| e. Cart track | v. |
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- (iii)
- (i)
- (v)
- (ii)
- (iv)
Q3.
State whether the following statements are 'true' or 'false'.
- A map represents the spherical Earth on a flat paper.
- Scale written in a statement form like 2 cm to a km is called representative fraction.
- When we need to measure distance along a curved line, we first mark the two points whose distance is to be measured.
- Maps use sings and symbols that are not accepted internationally to depict certain features and characteristics.
- Drainage features include all natural and human-made water features.
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- True
- False
- True
- False
- True
Q4.
Draw the symbols of the following.
- Tidal river
- Level crossing
- International boundary
- Tank (Perennial)
- Pack track through a pass
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Q5.
What features do yellow, brown and red represent on topographical maps?
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Yellow: Arable or agricultural land
Brown: Contour heights, land features such as sand dunes.
Red: Permanent settlements, grid lines, cart tracks and metalled roads.





















































































