The 'Transverse Mercator' (TM) projection used in India (Survey of India maps) preserves:
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Area (equal-area projection)
Angles/shape (conformal projection) in narrow zones around the central meridian
Both area and shape equally
Distance from any two points exactly
Correct Answer
B. Angles/shape (conformal projection) in narrow zones around the central meridian
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Transverse Mercator (UTM zones, SOI polyconic): a conformal (angle-preserving) cylindrical projection with cylinder transverse to Earth. Preserves SHAPE (angles) in a narrow zone around the central meridian; scale factor = 1 at central meridian and increases away. SOI used modified polyconic. Used for: topographic maps, engineering surveys. Does NOT preserve area or distance globally.
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