On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols :
(i) Salal – Dam
(ii) Kalpakkam – Nuclear Power Plant
(iii) Bengaluru – Software Technology Park
(iv) Mormugao – Major Sea Port
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Model Answer
Map Marking Instructions:
On the political outline map of India, locate and mark the following with appropriate symbols and labels:
| S.No. | Place | Symbol to Use |
|-------|-------|---------------|
| (i) | Salal (Jammu & Kashmir, on Chenab river) | △ (Dam symbol) |
| (ii) | Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu, near Chennai) | ☢ or ⊙ (Nuclear Power Plant symbol) |
| (iii) | Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ⬡ or ★ (Software Technology Park symbol) |
| (iv) | Mormugao (Goa) | ⚓ (Sea Port symbol) |
(Mark any THREE of the above on the map with correct location, suitable symbol, and clear label.)
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Explanation
- What examiners check: Correct location on the map (approximate), correct symbol as per NCERT convention, and legible label — each carries 1 mark.
- Common mistakes: Writing in wrong state (e.g., placing Kalpakkam in Kerala), using wrong symbol (e.g., a star for a dam), or forgetting to label.
- Tip: The NCERT textbook's map exercises use specific symbols — practice the standard map from the textbook. Even a slightly off location is accepted if the state is correct.
- You must mark only three (any three); marking all four fetches no extra marks.