Cartography and Indian Industry

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What is the study of maps called?

  1. Cartography

  2. Geography

  3. Geology

  4. Astronomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cartography is the study of maps, including their creation, use, and interpretation.

Who is considered the father of modern cartography?

  1. Gerardus Mercator

  2. Ptolemy

  3. Abraham Ortelius

  4. John Ogilby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish cartographer who is credited with developing the Mercator projection, which is still used today in navigation and mapping.

What is the oldest known map?

  1. The Turin Map

  2. The Babylonian Map of the World

  3. The Piri Reis Map

  4. The Cantino Map


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Babylonian Map of the World is a clay tablet that dates back to the 6th century BC. It shows the world as a circular disk surrounded by a wall of mountains.

What is the largest country in the world?

  1. Russia

  2. Canada

  3. China

  4. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia is the largest country in the world, with an area of over 17 million square kilometers.

What is the smallest country in the world?

  1. Vatican City

  2. Monaco

  3. Nauru

  4. Tuvalu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with an area of just 0.44 square kilometers.

What is the most populous country in the world?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Indonesia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the most populous country in the world, with a population of over 1.4 billion people.

What is the least populous country in the world?

  1. Vatican City

  2. Nauru

  3. Tuvalu

  4. Palau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vatican City is the least populous country in the world, with a population of just over 800 people.

What is the capital of India?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Delhi is the capital of India.

What is the largest city in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is the largest city in India.

What is the smallest state in India?

  1. Goa

  2. Sikkim

  3. Mizoram

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa is the smallest state in India.

What is the largest state in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the largest state in India.

What is the most populous state in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India.

What is the least populous state in India?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Mizoram

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim is the least populous state in India.

What is the main language spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the main language spoken in India.

What is the official currency of India?

  1. Rupee

  2. Dollar

  3. Euro

  4. Pound


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rupee is the official currency of India.

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