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Why do we use symbols?

A

It acts like a universal language.

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B

It helps in scaling maps.

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C

It helps in telling directions.

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D

It gives a lot of information in a limited space.

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The correct options are
A It acts like a universal language.
C It helps in telling directions.
D It gives a lot of information in a limited space.
The post office is written as PO in symbols, which takes less space and conveys the message.
Symbols are easy to understand and can be understood by anyone.

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