Consider the following statements regarding the "Grid": 1. To understand it, one can draw equidistant vertical and horizontal lines on paper. 2. Vertical lines represent North Latitudes. 3. Horizontal lines represent North Latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Option The correct option is (c). Explanation The "Grid" is a network of intersecting lines used to pinpoint locations on a map or globe. It consists of horizontal lines (parallels of latitude) and vertical lines (meridians of longitude). Statement-wise Analysis - Statement 1 is Correct: To understand the concept of a grid, one can draw equidistant vertical and horizontal lines on paper. The points of intersection allow for the precise location of specific points relative to the axes. - Statement 2 is Incorrect: In a geographical grid system, vertical lines represent Longitudes (East or West), not Latitudes. - Statement 3 is Correct: Horizontal lines in a grid system represent Latitudes (North or South). Therefore, stating that horizontal lines represent North Latitudes is factually consistent with the orientation of the grid. Key Takeaway: A geographical grid is formed by the intersection of Parallels of Latitude (horizontal lines) and Meridians of Longitude (vertical lines).

NCERT Class 6 Geography — Chapter 1: Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes

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Consider the following statements regarding the "Grid":

To understand it, one can draw equidistant vertical and horizontal lines on paper.
Vertical lines represent North Latitudes.
Horizontal lines represent North Latitudes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 and 2 only
B2 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Solution

Correct Option

The correct option is (c).

Explanation

The "Grid" is a network of intersecting lines used to pinpoint locations on a map or globe. It consists of horizontal lines (parallels of latitude) and vertical lines (meridians of longitude).

Statement-wise Analysis

Statement 1 is Correct: To understand the concept of a grid, one can draw equidistant vertical and horizontal lines on paper. The points of intersection allow for the precise location of specific points relative to the axes.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: In a geographical grid system, vertical lines represent Longitudes (East or West), not Latitudes.
Statement 3 is Correct: Horizontal lines in a grid system represent Latitudes (North or South). Therefore, stating that horizontal lines represent North Latitudes is factually consistent with the orientation of the grid.

Key Takeaway: A geographical grid is formed by the intersection of Parallels of Latitude (horizontal lines) and Meridians of Longitude (vertical lines).

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Correct Option

The correct option is (c).

Explanation

The "Grid" is a network of intersecting lines used to pinpoint locations on a map or globe. It consists of horizontal lines (parallels of latitude) and vertical lines (meridians of longitude).

Statement-wise Analysis

Statement 1 is Correct: To understand the concept of a grid, one can draw equidistant vertical and horizontal lines on paper. The points of intersection allow for the precise location of specific points relative to the axes.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: In a geographical grid system, vertical lines represent Longitudes (East or West), not Latitudes.
Statement 3 is Correct: Horizontal lines in a grid system represent Latitudes (North or South). Therefore, stating that horizontal lines represent North Latitudes is factually consistent with the orientation of the grid.

Key Takeaway: A geographical grid is formed by the intersection of Parallels of Latitude (horizontal lines) and Meridians of Longitude (vertical lines).