Question
Study the extract from the topographical sheet No. 63K/12, as shown in the figure below and answer the following questions :
- Convert 1: 50000 into a statement of scale.
- Name the major settlements of the area.
- What is the direction of flow of the river Ganga?
- At which one of the banks of river Ganga, Bhatauli is located?
- What is the pattern of rural settlements along the right bank of river Ganga?
- Name the villages/ settlements where Post Office / Post and Telegraph Office are located.
- What does the yellow colour in the area refer to?
- What means of transportation is used to cross the river by the people of Bhatauli village?
Solution
- 1 cm represents 50000 cm or 500 metre. 1 cm represents 500 metres.
- Mirzapur and Varanasi.
- The Ganga flows to the south-east.
- Bhatauli is located on the south bank of Ganga.
- Scattered.
- Touli
- Cultivation area
- Ferry.
