Practicing Success
The town maps created by the colonial government during the 18th century gave information about which of the following? |
Location of the hills Location of ghats Alignment of roads All of the above |
All of the above |
From the early years, the colonial government was keen on mapping. It felt that good maps were necessary to understand the landscape and know the topography. This knowledge would allow better control over the region. When towns began to grow, maps were prepared not only to plan the development of these towns but also to develop commerce and consolidate power. |