Practice History Of Mapping: Indian Perspective (1.3) - Surveying

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Question 1.
What is the Brahmand Purana?
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Think about the ancient Indian texts we discussed.
Question 2.
Define cadastral survey.
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Focus on property and land management terms.
3Question 3.
Who introduced cadastral surveys in India?
- Raja Todar Mal
- Colonel Cautley
- Aryabhatta
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Remember the key contributions of historical figures.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Survey of India was established in 1767.
- True
- False
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Consider when formal surveying became important in India.
Question 5.
Discuss how ancient Indian surveying techniques can be applied to modern land management.
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Reflect on how principles can translate into modern contexts.
Question 6.
Analyze the evolution of mapping tools from the time of Raja Todar Mal to the present day.
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Consider what technological advancements have contributed significantly to surveying.

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