Question

Match List I with List - II.

List - I (Map Types)	List - II (Example)
A. Choroschematic B. Chorochromatic C. Choropleth D. Cartogram	I. Land use Maps II. Population Density Maps III. Unusual form of Map IV. Political Maps

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
• B. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• C. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Hint:

Chorochromatic = Qualitative (Land use); Choropleth = Quantitative (Density); Cartogram = Distortion (Statistical space).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Thematic maps are used to represent specific spatial distributions or data sets. Different cartographic techniques are chosen based on whether the data is qualitative (nominal) or quantitative (numerical).

Step 1: Matching Map Types to their characteristics.

• A. Choroschematic: These maps use symbols, letters, or colors to represent the presence of specific features without quantitative values. Political Maps (A-IV) are a prime example, showing boundaries and names.
• B. Chorochromatic: These maps use colors or tints to represent qualitative distributions (categories). Land use Maps (B-I) use different colors to show areas of forest, agriculture, or urban development.
• C. Choropleth: These use different shades of a color to represent different numerical values (intensities). Population Density Maps (C-II) are the classic application of this technique.
• D. Cartogram: This is an unusual form of map (D-III) where the geometry of the map is distorted (e.g., expanding the size of a country based on its population) to convey information.

Step 2: Conclusion.
The matches are A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.