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Which among the following statements regarding the maps are correct? A) There are three components of the maps- distance, time and symbol. B) When large areas like continents or countries are to be shown on a paper, then we use a small scale map. C) When a small area like village or town is to be shown on paper, then we use a large scale map.

Which among the following statements regarding the maps are correct? A) There are three components of the maps- distance, time and symbol. B) When large areas like continents or countries are to be shown on a paper, then we use a small scale map. C) When a small area like village or town is to be shown on paper, then we use a large scale map. Correct Answer <span style="">B and C only</span>

A map is a symbolic depiction emphasizing relationships between elements of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes.

  • Maps of the world or large areas are often either 'political' or 'physical'. 

Key Points

  1. A small scale is used to show large areas on paper-like continents or countries. For example, 10 cm on the map shows 1000 km of the ground.
  2. A large scale is used to show a small area like a village or town on paper. For example, 10 cm on the map shows 1000 metres only on the ground.

Mistake Points

  1. There are three Components of Maps – distance, direction and symbol.

Hence, Distance, direction and symbols are the components of a map. That may be small scale or large scale.

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