A general map of large or small scale showing all important features, including relief.

• A. Topographic map
• B. Planimetric map
• C. Thematic map
• D. Atlas map

Answer: (A)

A topographic map is designed to depict the Earth’s surface with both the layout of features and the terrain’s shape. It shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and forests alongside man-made ones such as roads and towns, and it communicates elevation and relief through contour lines, spot elevations, and shading. This combination lets you read how the land rises and falls while also understanding where things are located, at a scale that can be either large or small.

This is why it’s the best fit here: the question asks for a general map that includes all important features plus relief, not just horizontal positions or a single theme. Planimetric maps focus mainly on plan view without elevation information, thematic maps emphasize a specific theme, and atlas maps are collections of maps rather than a single map type.