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Interpretation of Topographical Maps-II — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

What Interpretation of Topographical Maps-II covers in ICSE Class 10 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

43 questions40 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Interpretation of Topographical Maps-II

1

Grid Reference and National Grid

  • The National Grid divides surveyed territory into 100 km x 100 km squares designated by two English alphabets.
  • Each 100 km x 100 km sheet is divided into 10,000 squares of 1 km x 1 km.
  • The network of horizontal and vertical lines on a National Grid map is called the Grid or Grid Reference.
2

Scale and Distance Measurement

  • A map scale shows the relationship between map distance and ground distance.
  • Scale can be expressed in three ways: statement, representative fraction, and linear scale.
  • Representative Fraction is a ratio between the distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground in the same units.
3

Relief Representation by Contours

  • A contour line is an imaginary line joining all places at the same height above mean sea level.
  • Contour lines show relief in a three-dimensional way on a two-dimensional map.
  • The vertical distance between two contours is 20 m.
4

Drainage Patterns and River Features

  • A drainage basin is an area drained collectively by a river and its tributaries and sub-tributaries.
  • A catchment area is an area drained by a single river.
  • Three drainage patterns are commonly recognized: dendritic, trellis, and radial.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Interpretation of topographical maps through grid reference, scale, relief, drainage, land use, transport, directions, distances, area, and map-pointing skills

National Grid ReferenceScaleRelief representationContour interpretationDirectionsDistance and area measurementDrainage patternMan-made and natural features

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What are the important topics in Interpretation of Topographical Maps-II for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Interpretation of Topographical Maps-II include Grid Reference and National Grid, Scale and Distance Measurement, Relief Representation by Contours, Drainage Patterns and River Features. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Interpretation of Topographical Maps-II for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Interpretation of Topographical Maps-II. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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