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Question (1)

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main components of a map?

(A) Distance
(B) Direction
(C) Symbols
(D) Temperature

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Maps mainly use distance, direction and symbols as their main components.

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Question (2)

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A map has a scale of 1 cm = 500 m. If two villages are 6 cm apart on the map, what is the actual distance between them?

(A) 300 m
(B) 3 km
(C) 6 km
(D) 30 km

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Actual distance = 6 × 500 m = 3000 m = 3 km.

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Question (3)

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A student wants to show mountains, rivers and oceans on a map. Which type of map should be used?

(A) Political map
(B) Physical map
(C) Thematic map
(D) Road map

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Physical maps show natural features like mountains, rivers and oceans.

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Question (4)

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A playground is 40 m long and 30 m wide. If it is drawn using the scale 1 cm = 10 m, what will be its length and width on paper?

(A) 2 cm and 3 cm
(B) 4 cm and 3 cm
(C) 40 cm and 30 cm
(D) 5 cm and 4 cm

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Length = 40 ÷ 10 = 4 cm and width = 30 ÷ 10 = 3 cm.

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Question (5)

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The Equator is located at:

(A) 90°N
(B) 90°S
(C) 0° latitude
(D) 180° longitude

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Equator is the reference line of latitude and is marked 0°.

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Question (6)

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A place located at 45°N latitude will generally have a cooler climate than a place at 5°N because:

(A) It is closer to the Equator
(B) It is farther from the Equator
(C) It has no longitude
(D) It is always near the ocean

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Temperature decreases as distance from the Equator increases.

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Question (7)

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Which statement correctly describes longitude?

(A) It measures distance from the Equator
(B) It runs parallel to the Equator
(C) It measures distance from the Prime Meridian
(D) It ends only at the Equator

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Longitude measures distance east or west from the Prime Meridian.

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Question (8)

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Delhi is at 77°E longitude and another city is at 47°E longitude. What is the approximate difference in their local times?

(A) 1 hour
(B) 2 hours
(C) 3 hours
(D) 5 hours

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Difference = 77° − 47° = 30°. Time difference = 30 ÷ 15 = 2 hours.

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Question (9)

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The Prime Meridian is also known as:

(A) Equator Line
(B) Greenwich Meridian
(C) International Date Line
(D) Tropic Line

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich and is marked 0° longitude.

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Question (10)

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A plane travels from 30°E longitude to 75°E longitude. Approximately how much time difference will it experience?

(A) 1 hour
(B) 2 hours
(C) 3 hours
(D) 5 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Difference = 45°. Since 15° longitude equals 1 hour, time difference = 3 hours.

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Question (1)

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main components of a map?

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Question (2)

A map has a scale of 1 cm = 500 m. If two villages are 6 cm apart on the map, what is the actual distance between them?

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Question (3)

A student wants to show mountains, rivers and oceans on a map. Which type of map should be used?

Explanation:

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Question (4)

A playground is 40 m long and 30 m wide. If it is drawn using the scale 1 cm = 10 m, what will be its length and width on paper?

Explanation:

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Question (5)

The Equator is located at:

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Question (6)

A place located at 45°N latitude will generally have a cooler climate than a place at 5°N because:

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Question (7)

Which statement correctly describes longitude?

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Question (8)

Delhi is at 77°E longitude and another city is at 47°E longitude. What is the approximate difference in their local times?

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Question (9)

The Prime Meridian is also known as:

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Question (10)

A plane travels from 30°E longitude to 75°E longitude. Approximately how much time difference will it experience?

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