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If two points located 10 kms apart on ground are shown 5 cm apart on a map, then the scale of the map is

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Convert the ground distance and map distance to the same unit before calculating scale.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
  • 1 : 200
  • 1 : 20000
  • 1 : 200000
  • 1 : 2000
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

To determine scale, divide the actual distance by the map distance. Based on the provided measurements, the map's scale is 1:200000.

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