Components of A Map

Q. With respect to the scales of the maps, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect ones.

1. Scale is a ratio between the actual distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.
2. A statement scale of a map is indicated in the form of a written statement.
3. A representative fraction describes the proportion or ratio of the map distance and the ground distance.
4. Linear or graphical scale is a scale of a map that is indicated in the form of a written statement.

Q. Signs and symbols on a map follow a colour code.

Match the colours with different symbols used in a map:

1) Light blue	A) Vegetation features
2) Brown	B) Water features
3) Green	C) Construction features
4) Black	D) Land features

1. 1- A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
2. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
3. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
4. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C

Q.

Terminators are used in which topology?

Q. On maps, symbols drawn using black and red color usually represent features.

1. contour lines
2. construction
3. grasslands

Q. What is the degree difference between a cardinal direction and its nearest intermediate direction?

1. 30 degrees
2. 45 degrees
3. 180 degrees
4. None of the above

Q. Which of the following is/are the projection method(s) used in maps?

1. Mercator
2. Conical
3. Planar
4. Eastings

Q.

What are conic sections used for?

Q. The map showing the borders between states is generally titled as _____.

1. Weather map
2. Physical map
3. Political map
4. Railway network map

Q. Which of the following statements correctly highlight the usefulness of the Mercator Projection?

1. It maintains the shape of the countries.
2. It preserves the correct angle of the direction between two points.
3. Regions away from the equator are elongated.
4. It is extremely useful for navigation.

Q. The title of a map should clearly indicate the year in which the map was made and also specify the theme of the map.

1. True
2. False

Q. A linear or graphical scale is the scale of a map that is indicated in the form of a written statement.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which among the following is/are the different components of a map?

1. Title
2. Sensors
3. Scale
4. Direction

Q. With respect to the symbols and drawing patterns that are used to represent important drainage features in topographical maps, consider the following statements:

$\begin{array}{cc}1.& \text{Rivers and streams are usually represented by linear lines.}\\ 2.& \text{If drawn in blue, it means these are perennial rivers}\\ & \text{or streams, which have water throughout the year.}\\ 3.& \text{If drawn in black, it means they are non-perennial}\\ & \text{or seasonal in nature.}\end{array}$

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 2
4. 1, 2, and 3

Q. Topographic survey maps extensively use conventional signs and symbols to represent a large number of features. Identify some of the features that are typically represented.

1. Irrigation features
2. Transport and communication features
3. Drainage features
4. Soil types

Q. What is the ratio between the actual distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground called?

1. Proportion
2. Balance
3. Scale
4. Ruler

Q. Match the following signs and symbols with the linear features that they represent.

1. Line symbols
2. Railways
3. Area symbols
4. Parking
5. Forests
6. Point symbols