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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country launched the world’s first Braille Atlas for visually impaired persons
A
China
B
Japan
C
India
D
USA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The World’s First Full Atlas For The Blind Was Made In India-Outlook Traveller.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the Braille Atlas, maps are raised and embossed with simple lines and point symbols to facilitate its users to realize the location and area coverage easily distinguishable in terms of shapes and textures. The legend and reference is placed on the map in Braille script to navigate the map.

Detailed explanation-3: -Here the map outlines are raised and embossed on paper using silk screen printing so that the blind can feel them and it is called a braille atlas.

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