Components of A Map

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

1. contour lines
2. construction
3. grasslands

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

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

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

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

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

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. Consider the following statements:

$\begin{array}{cc}1.& \text{A grid is a set of lines with alphanumeric codes,}\\ & \text{used to define a location on a map.}\\ 2.& \text{Eastings are lines that run in an East-West or horizontal}\\ & \text{direction. Their value increases towards the North.}\\ 3.& \text{Northings are lines that run in a North-South or vertical}\\ & \text{direction. Their value increases towards the East.}\\ 4.& \text{While providing a grid reference, the Eastings are}\\ & \text{always stated first, followed by the Northings.}\end{array}$

Which of the following options indicate the correct statements?

1. Only (1)
2. (1) and (4)
3. (2) and (3)
4. Only (3)

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

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. Choose the correct pairs with regard to the projections of a globe on different surfaces.

1. Cylindrical surface
2. Conical surface
3. Flat surface
4. Planar projection
5. Mercator projection
6. Conical projection

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. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What is the degree difference between a cardinal direction and its nearest intermediate direction?

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

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

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