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Map Study: Interpretation of Topographical Maps

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

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Typically worth
15 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 150 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

66% of this chapter's 110 questions

Needs a diagram
6%

7 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer73
  • Reasoning14
  • Numerical11
  • MCQ10
  • Difference1
  • Diagram1

Most frequent topics

Grid references 9Drainage patterns 7Compass directions 7Area calculation 6Man-made features 5Conventional symbols 5Contours 5Settlement patterns 4
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10 questions

1

Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. 45D/7 and answer the following questions: