The one who is engaged in scientific drawing of maps is called

(A) Geographer
(B) Cartographer
(C) Meteorologist
(D) Geologist

Correct Answer : Cartographer
Question Asked : SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Exam 2004
Explanation : A person who draws maps and charts is a cartographer. Cartographers are persons specially trained in the art and skill of map and chart making. Cartographers, that is, those who draw and prepare charts, need a very good knowledge of geography and the related details, and should also have the art of illustrating the different features of a place very vividly and clearly by using different colors and symbols.
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