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Chapter-22 Map Reading — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which direction is shown at the top of most maps?

Answer: D. North — In most maps, north is placed at the top. This helps in reading directions correctly.

Q: A scale on a map is used to show:

Answer: B. The distance between places — The scale represents the relation between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground. It helps us measure places accurately.

Q: A map uses the symbol '~~~~' to represent a river. What does this symbol represent?

Answer: B. River — Symbols on maps stand for real features on the ground. A wavy line is commonly used for rivers.

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Chapter-22 Map Reading — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi 8th SOCIAL — Chapter-22 Map Reading, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is a map?

A. A drawing of the earth's surface on a flat surface ✓
B. A list of countries in the world
C. A picture of only mountains and rivers
D. A type of compass used for navigation

Answer: A. A drawing of the earth's surface on a flat surface
A map is a representation of the earth or a part of it on a flat surface. It helps us study places, directions, and features easily.

Which direction is shown at the top of most maps?

A. South
B. East
C. West
D. North ✓

Answer: D. North
In most maps, north is placed at the top. This helps in reading directions correctly.

A scale on a map is used to show:

A. The language of the map
B. The distance between places ✓
C. The names of rivers
D. The height of a mountain only

Answer: B. The distance between places
The scale represents the relation between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground. It helps us measure places accurately.

A map uses the symbol '~~~~' to represent a river. What does this symbol represent?

A. Road
B. River ✓
C. Railway line
D. Boundary wall

Answer: B. River
Symbols on maps stand for real features on the ground. A wavy line is commonly used for rivers.

Which of the following statements about cardinal directions is correct?

A. North, south, east and west are called cardinal directions ✓
B. North-east and south-west are cardinal directions
C. Only north and south are directions on a map
D. Cardinal directions are used only in atlas maps

Answer: A. North, south, east and west are called cardinal directions
The four main directions are north, south, east, and west. These are called cardinal directions and are used in all map reading.

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