Practice Questions

The title indicates the areas depicted on the map and describes what the map contains

The areas depicted and the contents of the map

Approved colors and symbols on a map used to ensure consistency and better understanding

To ensure consistency and better understanding

Essential Elements of Maps are Title,Scale,Direction,Index,Latitude and Longitude and Approved Colors and Symbols

A diagram is a simple drawing that includes very few features and is created from memory or by observing an area.
It has less precision, detail, and accuracy.
A plan is a detailed drawing based on exact measurements and the precise location of features within an area. It is drawn to scale.

A diagram is always more detailed than a plan

A plan is based on exact measurements, while a diagram is not

A diagram always represents a city layout

The English word cartography is derived from two words: carte and graphe (French words).
The word carte means "map," and the word graphe means "to draw."

Cartography is the science of making maps.
A person who makes maps is known as a cartographer.
The English word cartography is derived from two words: carte and graphe (French words).
The word carte means "map," and the word graphe means "to draw."

The Survey of India is the central government agency responsible for the preparation, verification, and publication of maps in India.
Its headquarters is in Dehradun.
Topographic maps produced in India are also called Survey of India maps.

Everest was initially named Peak 15 but was later renamed Mount Everest in memory of George Everest.

Lambton died during the survey, and his assistant, George Everest, completed the work he had started.
The survey was completed in 1854. During this period, the height of Everest was first measured and recorded.

In AD 1800, William Lambton led a survey that started from the southern tip of India for the purpose of mapmaking.
Three types of surveys were carried out: the Revenue Survey, the Trigonometric Survey, and the Topographic Survey.
The instrument used for the survey was the theodolite

Three types of surveys were carried out: the Revenue Survey, the Trigonometric Survey, and the Topographic Survey.
The instrument used for the survey was the theodolite.

In AD 1800, William Lambton led a survey that started from the southern tip of India for the purpose of mapmaking.
Three types of surveys were carried out: the Revenue Survey, the Trigonometric Survey, and the Topographic Survey.
The instrument used for the survey was the theodolite.

Abraham Ortelius was the first to prepare an atlas by combining various maps

Mercator is known as the father of modern mapmaking.

Ptolemy developed the geocentric theory and wrote the book Geography.

Eratosthenes was the first to determine the circumference of the Earth based solely on the angle of sunlight.
He calculated it as 250,000 stadia. A stadia is a unit used to measure distance.
Eratosthenes was also the first to use the word "geography."

The first map is believed to have been drawn by the Greek philosopher Anaximander.
He was born in Miletus in 610 BC. Maps during his time were made of leather and bronze plates.

The oldest maps found to date are clay tablets from Mesopotamia (now part of Iraq).
These maps had special lines and symbols that represented the features of the areas.

Maps are the main tools of geographers.
The science of making maps is known as cartography, and those who make maps are known as cartographers.
Maps are used for different purposes in the fields of geography, defense, tourism, administration, and transportation.

The science of making maps is known as cartography, and those who make maps are known as cartographers.
Maps are used for different purposes in the fields of geography, defense, tourism, administration, and transportation.

Abhilash Tomy is the first Malayali, the first Indian, and the first Asian to complete the Golden Globe Race.
It took him 268 days to finish the race.
The name of the ship he sailed was Bayanat.
Out of 16 competitors in the race, only three finished.
Abhilash Tomy secured second place.
The first place went to Kirsten Neuschäfer, a South African sailor who became the first woman to complete the Golden Globe Race.

Abhilash Tomy is the first Malayali, the first Indian, and the first Asian to complete the Golden Globe Race.
It took him 268 days to finish the race.
The name of the ship he sailed was Bayanat.
Out of 16 competitors in the race, only three finished.
Abhilash Tomy secured second place.

Abhilash Tomy is the first Malayali, the first Indian, and the first Asian to complete the Golden Globe Race.
It took him 268 days to finish the race.
The name of the ship he sailed was Bayanat.
Out of 16 competitors in the race, only three finished

In November 2012, Abhilash Tomy set off from Mumbai to circumnavigate the world by sea.
He returned on 31 March 2013, completing the journey in about 150 days

Abhilash Tomy an famous Indian sailor, was born in Tripunithura in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.

In 1519, the Portuguese explorer Magellan and his companions set sail from Europe with the goal of circumnavigating the globe.
Their goal was to sail through the Atlantic Ocean, cross the Pacific Ocean, and return to Europe.
After crossing the Pacific Ocean, they reached the Philippines archipelago and fought with the Mactan Islanders.
Magellan was killed in the battle with the Mactan Islanders.
The rest of the ship returned to Europe in 1522.

Magellan is the sailor who proved that the Earth is round.

In 1519, the Portuguese explorer Magellan and his companions set sail from Europe with the goal of circumnavigating the globe.
Their goal was to sail through the Atlantic Ocean, cross the Pacific Ocean, and return to Europe.
Magellan and his companions used maps to determine the location of the continents.
After crossing the Pacific Ocean, they reached the Philippines archipelago

In 1519, the Portuguese explorer Magellan and his companions set sail from Europe with the goal of circumnavigating the globe.
Their goal was to sail through the Atlantic Ocean, cross the Pacific Ocean, and return to Europe.
Magellan and his companions used maps to determine the location of the continents.

Ferdinand Magellan was born in northern Portugal, Europe, in the 16th century

Columbus's first voyage to India began in 1492 AD across the Atlantic Ocean
He thought he had reached India but landed on some islands off the North American continent.
Mistaking the natives for Indians, he called them Red Indians.
He was one of the people who made many contributions to the making of maps.

Columbus's first voyage to India began in 1492 AD across the Atlantic Ocean.
He began his journey as a representative of the Spanish government to discover new lands.

Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa (present-day northwestern Italy).
He was born in the 15th century.
He was famous as a sailor and explorer.
Columbus's first voyage to India began in 1492 AD across the Atlantic Ocean.

Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa (present-day northwestern Italy).
He was born in the 15th century.

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