Question

5. Read the text of page number 8 about the Use of maps in our times" and answer
the following question:




As we saw above, maps were made and used for a variety of purposes: for trade,
sailing, for conquests and colonising and for fighting wars. In our own times maps are
used extensively for planning, development of countries. This requires planners to identify
the problems faced by a region and its resources etc. This is done with the help of maps.
For example we can make a map of regions which have very little drinking water. We can
compare this map with maps showing water resources - rainfall, groundwater and rivers.
Based on this comparison we can decide what is the best way to make drinking water
available to all the people of the region - by sinking tube wells, or building dams across
streams or making tanks (cheruvus) or bringing water from distant places in large pipes.
Similarly, we can plan agricultural development, setting up new industries, building roads,
hospitals and schools with the help of maps.
Maps are also used by companies to plan their business work. For example, a mobile
telephone company that wants to spread its network in an area will need maps of villages
and towns and about hills and forests to set up microwave towers.


* What are the various purposes for which maps are used in our times?​

Answer 1

Maps were made and used for a variety of purposes: for trade, sailing, for conquests and colonising and for fighting wars. In our own times maps are

n our own times maps areused extensively for planning, development of countries.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The various purposes for which maps used are:

• extensively planning and developing countries
• for trade
• for conquest and colonising
• fighting wars

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