Question 1

Question 1(c)What are the differences between quarter and quadrant sheets?

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Sl.No.Quarter sheetsQuadrant sheets1.A million sheet is divided into 16 equal parts and each one is called Quarter sheet.Quarter sheet is further sub-divided into 16 equal parts and each one is called Quadrant sheets.2.The extent of each quarter sheet is 1° of latitude and 1° of longitude.The extent of each quadrant sheet is 1/4° of latitude and 1/4° of longitude.3.These are marked as A, B, C, D....P and are written as 45A, 45B, 45C.....45P.These are numbered from 1 to 16 and are written as 45 A/1, 45 A/2...... 45 A/16.4.The scale of the sheet is 1 cm : 2.5 km.The scale of the sheet is 2 cm : 1 km.

Question 2

Question 2(a)Distinguish between grid and arbitrary grid system.

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Sl.No.Grid SystemArbitrary Grid System1.The network of latitudes and longitudes on maps is called Grid.The grid formed by a set of vertical and horizontal lines drawn in red on a topo sheet is called arbitrary grid system.2.Grid System is drawn on Maps.Arbitrary Grid System is drawn on Topographical Maps.3.The grid lines are called latitudes and longitudes.The grid lines are called Northings and Eastings.4.The grid lines are represented in degrees.The grid lines are represented in two digits such as 00, 01, 02, ... 99.

Question 3

Question 3(b)Write two characteristics of contours.

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Two characteristics of contours are:They are shown in brown.They are marked with a number called the contour value. It shows the height of the land, in metres, above the mean sea level.

Question 4

Question 3(c)How will you identify steep slope, ridge and bench mark on a topo sheet.

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Steep slope — It is shown by closely-spaced contours.Ridge — It is shown by elliptical contours.Bench Mark — It is shown by a black dot followed by BM and a number.

Question 5

Question 4(a)What are the factors suitable for the growth and development of a settlement?

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The factors suitable for the growth and development of a settlement are:Fertile river valleys and plainsSource of waterPresence of market or industrial sitesConnectivity (presence of roads and railways)

Question 6

Question 4(b)Give two examples of areas where compact settlements are found.

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Two examples of areas where compact settlements are found are:Fertile AreaIndustrial area

Question 7

Question 5(a)Mention two information that you will include under drainage.

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The two information that are included under drainage are:Drainage patternsProminent water bodies

Question 8

Question 5(b)Which are the two roads that connect Abu city?

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The two roads that connect Abu city are:Abu road (from the south-east)Oriya road (from north-east)

Question 9

Question 2(m)Which of the following statement regarding contour is correct?Contours are the imaginary black curved line showing the elevation of any place.Contours are the imaginary lines joining the places having same elevation from mean sea level.Contours are not showing the actual height of the places.Contour lines are showing the distance between two places.

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Contours are the imaginary lines joining the places having same elevation from mean sea level.

Question 10

Question 2(n)Which of the following method is used to show the direction of slopes?Hill shadingHachuringForm linesSpot height

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Hachuring

Question 11

Question 2(o)What is depicted by this symbol?347Bench markSpot heightTriangulated heightForm lines

Accepted Answer

Spot height

Question 12

Question 3(e)Identify a gentle slope and steep slope by means of drawing contours in your notebook in brown colour.

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Below contour diagram represents gentle slope and steep slope:

Question 13

Question 3(f)Why is Gulabganj an important town? State its favourable features (Any two).

Accepted Answer

Gulabganj is an important town because of the following reasons:Located on a Major Road (NH 168) — Being situated next to NH 168, Gulabganj has good connectivity, and transport and trade facilities.Proximity to a Water body (Sipu Nadi) — The Sipu Nadi flows nearby. Access to water supports agriculture, daily use, and sometimes small-scale industries.

Question 14

Question 1Identify the following relief features (landform) shown by contours on the given topographical sheet G43S10 on page 22.(i) Conical hill, gentle slope, steep slope, a saddle, col and pass.(ii) Find out the contour interval in the given toposheet.(iii) Identify (a) Nuclear settlement, (b) linear settlement and (c) scattered settlement.

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(i) The grid references for the following landforms are:Conical hill — 6930Gentle slope — 7128Steep slope — 7029A saddle — 6935Col — 7131Pass — 7029(ii) The contour interval in the given toposheet is 20 metres.(iii) The different types of settlements are identified below:(a) Nuclear settlement — Sanwara, Wahan, Gulabganj, Pithapura, Udwariya and Asawa are nuclear settlements.(b) Linear settlement — Tokra and Sirori are a linear settlements.(c) Scattered settlement — Sigarlikhera, Boki Derli and Burar Khera are scattered settlements.

Question 15

Question 2Identify and name the relief features represented in the given diagrams, A, B, C, D, E and F.(A)

Accepted Answer

A plateau(B)A waterfall(C)A ridge(D)A gentle and steep slope(E)A conical hill(F)A hill

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