Multiple Choice Question
Q1. On a map, which direction is opposite to East?
(a) North
(b) South
(c) West
(d) East
Q2. If you move from the top to the bottom of a map, you are moving:
(a) East
(b) West
(c) North
(d) South
Q3. Which of these is used to show exact positions on a map?
(a) Compass
(b) Scale
(c) Grid/Coordinates
(d) Legend
Q4. The symbol on a map that shows directions is called:
(a) Key
(b) Compass
(c) Scale
(d) Grid
Q5. A map scale is used to:
(a) Show direction
(b) Show real distances in smaller form
(c) Show colors
(d) None of these
Fill in the Blanks
Q1. The four main directions are __________, __________, __________, and __________.
Q2. On a map, __________ is usually at the top.
Q3. Moving __________ on a grid means going towards East.
Q4. The __________ number in a coordinate pair shows the column.
Q5. The __________ helps in finding directions on a map.
Q6. A __________ helps to measure real distances in a smaller form.
Find out from the given map.
(i) Which of these are nearest to River Yamuna?
(ii) Which is in between the two buildings Hammam and Rang Mahal?
(iii) Which building do you pass while going from Rang Mahal to the Hammam?
(iv) Which building on this map is farthest from Meena Bazar?
Questions & Answers
(i) What is the opposite direction of NORTH?
(ii) What is the opposite direction of EAST?
(iii) What is the opposite direction of SOUTH?
(iv) Northern state is ____________
(v) Eastern state is _____________
(vi) Southern state is ____________
(vii) Distance between two states is 36 cm in the map. If 1 cm = 10 km in the map, what will be the actual distance between two states?
(viii) Distance between two states is 24 cm in the map. If 1 cm = 20 km in the map, what will be the actual distance between two states?
(ix) Distance between two states is 48 cm in the map. If 1 cm = 30 km in the map, what will be the actual distance between two states?