Question

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?

• A. Only (1)
• B. (1) and (4)
• C. (2) and (3)
• D. Only (3)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (1) and (4)

A grid may be described as a set of lines with alphanumeric codes, used to define locations on maps. A grid consists of Northings and Eastings.

1. The horizontal lines numbered from South to North are called Northings. Their value increases towards the North.

2. The vertical lines numbered from West to East are called Eastings. Their value increases towards the East.

There are two methods used while providing grid references: 4 figure grid reference and 6 figure grid reference. Eastings are always stated first, followed by the Northings, in this context.