Chapter 11: Interpretation of Topographical Map — Online MCQ Test
GEOGRAPHY · CLASS 11th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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Chapter 11: Interpretation of Topographical Map — Important Questions & Answers
Which organization is responsible for publishing topographical maps in India?
- A. Geological Survey of India
- B. Survey of India
- C. Indian Meteorological Department
- D. National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation
Answer: B. Survey of India
The Survey of India (SOI) is the national mapping agency that produces topographical maps.
The Survey of India (SOI) is the national mapping agency that produces topographical maps.
What is the representative fraction (RF) of a standard topographical map at a scale of 1:50,000?
- A. 1 cm represents 500 meters
- B. 1 cm represents 5 km
- C. 1 cm represents 50 meters
- D. 1 cm represents 500 km
Answer: A. 1 cm represents 500 meters
In 1:50,000 scale, 1 unit on the map equals 50,000 units on the ground, which is 500 meters.
In 1:50,000 scale, 1 unit on the map equals 50,000 units on the ground, which is 500 meters.
What does a dense network of closely spaced contour lines indicate on a map?
- A. A gentle slope
- B. A flat plateau
- C. A steep slope
- D. A river valley
Answer: C. A steep slope
Contour lines indicate elevation; when they are close together, it signifies a rapid change in elevation, meaning a steep slope.
Contour lines indicate elevation; when they are close together, it signifies a rapid change in elevation, meaning a steep slope.
How do you distinguish a spur from a valley using contour lines?
- A. Spurs have V-shapes pointing to lower ground, valleys to higher ground.
- B. Spurs have circular lines, valleys have straight lines.
- C. Spurs indicate flat land, valleys indicate mountainous land.
- D. Both are represented by identical parallel lines.
Answer: A. Spurs have V-shapes pointing to lower ground, valleys to higher ground.
Spurs are protrusions of land, causing contours to point away from the high ground (downhill), while valleys point uphill.
Spurs are protrusions of land, causing contours to point away from the high ground (downhill), while valleys point uphill.
In identifying settlement sites, why are places with 'Dispersed' settlements usually located on higher ground in tropical flood-prone areas?
- A. To be near trade centers
- B. To avoid seasonal flooding
- C. For better irrigation access
- D. To follow industrial zoning laws
Answer: B. To avoid seasonal flooding
In flood-prone regions, settlements are often dispersed on elevated ground (dry point settlements) to stay safe from seasonal inundation.
In flood-prone regions, settlements are often dispersed on elevated ground (dry point settlements) to stay safe from seasonal inundation.