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Topic Cartography
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 38 years (1984–2022), peaking in 1984.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 1984
- Recurs across 2 years (1984–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1984 → CAPF 2022
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2022
Which of the following statements about maps are correct?
- Maps that maintain the true shapes of areas are known as conformal maps
- Maps are used to show spatial relationships
- Maps cannot show route from one place to another
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 2 and 3 only
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 1 and 2 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Maps & Location
CSE1984
Who prepares topographical maps of India?
- A Survey oflndia ✓
- B Ministry of Home Affairs
- C Geological Survey oflndia
- D Archaeological Survey oflndia
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Maps & Location
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