Question

What does red color represent on topographical sheets or topographical maps?
A. Water bodies like Perennial River, canal, well, tank and spring
B. Man made features like settlements, roads and cart track
C. Forests
D. Agriculture lands

Answer 1

Hint:1. Features which have to be repeatedly represented on maps are depicted by special signs and symbols that bear some pictorial resemblance to the original feature.
2. Point, line and area symbols are used to depict various physical and cultural features. They can be in the form of alphabets, figures, signs or color wash.

Complete answer:
Option A. Water bodies like Perennial River, canal, well, tank and spring
Blue color is used in the topographical map to show water bodies like perennial river, canal, well, tank and spring. Blue is used in order to define water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage.
Hence, this option is incorrect.
 Option B. Man made features like settlements, roads and cart trackMan made features like Grid lines and their numbering, cart tracks, settlements, roads and cart track, huts and other buildings represent red color on topographical sheets or topographical maps. Hence, this option is correct.
Option C. ForestsTo denote vegetation such as forests, all wooded/forested areas, scattered trees and scrubbing, topographic maps use green. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D. Agriculture landsAll cultivated areas i.e. Agricultural land is shown in yellow color on topographical sheets or topographical maps. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Red color on topographical sheets or topographical maps represents man made features like settlements, roads and cart tracks.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Note:1. Topographic maps are general reference maps and are also called ordinance maps. These maps are ideal for researchers, planners, administrators, defence personnel, hikers, tourists, etc. They give clear details of the natural and manmade features actually surveyed, and these maps are drawn to scale.
  2. In order to understand and interpret a Survey of India Topographical sheet, geographical knowledge and clear understanding of conventional signs and symbols is crucial.