Why is map generalization necessary in human geography?
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Correct answer: To select and simplify necessary information according to scale
A map is a reduced and selective representation of a much more detailed real world. At a small scale, there is not enough space to show every road, building, boundary and settlement without making the map crowded and unreadable. Generalization therefore means selecting important features, simplifying shapes, combining categories and omitting details that are less relevant to the map’s purpose. Option C is correct because it links this process to scale and intended use. Option A would produce clutter, B misunderstands representation, and D concerns orientation rather than generalization. Good generalization preserves the main pattern while improving clarity.
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To select and simplify necessary information according to scale
Why is this the correct answer?
A map is a reduced and selective representation of a much more detailed real world. At a small scale, there is not enough space to show every road, building, boundary and settlement without making the map crowded and unreadable. Generalization therefore means selecting important features, simplifying shapes, combining categories and omitting details that are less relevant to the map’s purpose. Option C is correct because it links this process to scale and intended use. Option A would produce clutter, B misunderstands representation, and D concerns orientation rather than generalization. Good generalization preserves the main pattern while improving clarity.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Human Geography – Nature and Scope. Topic: Meaning of Human Geography.
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