Question

With reference to physical feature what is indicated by the large number of countour lines in the south east of map

Answer 1

You know that the map is an important geographic tool. You also

know that maps are classified on the basis of scale and functions.

The topographical maps, which have been referred to in Chapter 1

are of utmost importance to geographers. They serve the purpose

of base maps and are used to draw all the other maps.

Topographical maps, also known as general purpose maps, are

drawn at relatively large scales. These maps show important natural

and cultural features such as relief, vegetation, water bodies,

cultivated land, settlements, and transportation networks, etc.

These maps are prepared and published by the National Mapping

Organisation of each country. For example, the Survey of India

prepares the topographical maps in India for the entire country.

The topographical maps are drawn in the form of series of maps at

different scales. Hence, in the given series, all maps employ the

same reference point, scale, projection, conventional signs, symbols

and colours.

The topographical maps in India are prepared in two series, i.e.

India and Adjacent Countries Series and The International Map

Series of the World.