GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Maps that show man-made divisions, borders, states, and cities are
A
physical maps
B
political maps
C
thematic maps
D
monochromatic maps
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A political map is a type of map that represents political divisions, or human-created boundaries, of the world, continents and major geographic regions. Political features are characteristics such as country borders, roads, population centers and landform boundaries.

Detailed explanation-2: -A political map shows the boundaries between different countries and states. It is called a political map as it shows the borders of a country or a state.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Political Map is used to show governmental boundaries of countries, states, counties and the location of major cities. A political map is useful in the determination of regional socio-political trends that affect group behavior and possible government outcomes.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two main types of maps-political maps and physical maps. Physical maps show the shape of the land-hills, lakes, forests, the coast and so on. Political maps show how the land is used by people-counties, provinces, countries, town boundaries, etc.

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