The area of any irregular figure of the plotted map is measured with (A) Pentagraph (B) Sextant (C) Clinometer (D) Planimeter

The area of any irregular figure of the plotted map is measured with
(A) Pentagraph
(B) Sextant
(C) Clinometer
(D) Planimeter
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(D) Planimeter
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Description : Explain the procedure of finding area of irregular figure by polar planimeter. Also draw sketch of polar planimeter.

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