Study the given map extract and answer the following questions:
(a) Find the area in sq. km. of the area enclosed within the Eastings 64 to 64 and Northings 32 to 35.
(b) Find the compass direction of the following:
(i) Gulabganj from Pithapura
(ii) Pamera from Malgaon.
(c) Find the direct distance of the metalled road from the Post Office at Pamera till it intersects with National Highway- NH 168 in grid square 6432.
(a)
Number of complete squares = 3
Since each grid square measures 1 km x 1 km, the area enclosed within the Eastings 64 to 64 and Northings 32 to 35 will be 3 sq. km.
(b)
(i) Gulabganj lies to the south-west of Pithapura.
(ii) Pamera lies to the North-east of Malgaon.
(c)
Distance between them = 4.6 cm
Given scale: 2 cm = 1 km
1 cm = 0.5 km
4.6 cm = 0.5 x 4.6 = 2.3 km