Topographical Maps

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Name the headquarter of Survey of India.

Solution

Dehradun (Uttaranchal).

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What is the importance of a topographic sheet ?

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 It gives detailed information of the concerned area.

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What are contours ?

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Contours are imaginary lines which joins all places having the same height above mean sea level.

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What are the different methods of showing relief features on the map ?

Solution

1. Hachures,
2. Hill shadings,
3. Contours,
4. Colour method.