Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Maps showing natural features of the earth are called relief maps.
  2. The physical maps show towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries.
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Only 1
Notes: Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc. are called physical or relief maps. Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.
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