The science of map-making is

(A) Cartography
(B) Geography
(C) Carpology
(D) Geology

Correct Answer : Cartography
Question Asked : SSC Combined Graduate Level Prelim Exam 2008, Tier-I Exam 2010
Explanation : Cartography (chartes or charax = sheet of papyrus (paper) and graphein = to write) is the study and practice of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.
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