Question

Subject-Geography/Sociology
Class-8th
Chapter-Representation of Geographical Features
Give Reason for following:

the settlements of a city like Lucknow,Delhi,Agra are shown
with solid red squares on a toposheet
Answer:​

Answer 1

Answer:

Triangulated stations are indicated on the topo sheet with a small triangle followed by the number. Settlements are always shown by red squares. The grid on the south- west....

Answer 2

The settlements of a city like Lucknow,Delhi, Agra are shown with solid red squares on a toposheet

Explanation:

• That is because these settlements in these places ((Lucknow, Delhi, Agra) ) are known as permanent settlements
• Topographic maps are known as general reference maps or ordnance maps.
• On a topographic map, all settlements are usually shown by symbols in RED color. However, permanent settlements are shown by solid red squares & temporary ones in square outlines.