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On the map of India if you draw a straight line from Kolkata (capital of West Bengal) to Chandigarh, then the direction of Chandigarh with respect to Kolkata would be

A.
Due east
B.
Due west
C.
North east
D.
North west

Solution:

The correct option is North-west.Concept:A map is a representation or a drawing of the earths surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to a scale.There are three components of Maps €œ distance, direction and symbol.There are four major directions, North, South, East and West. They are called cardinal points.The other four intermediate directions are north-east (NE), southeast(SE), south-west (SW) and north-west (NW).We can locate any place more accurately with the help of these intermediate directions.We can find out the direction of a place with the help of a compass.Explanation:Kolkata (capital of West Bengal) to ChandigarhHence the correct option is North-west.

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