Rural Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Rural Settlements starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A village in Punjab has houses built close together, surrounded by agricultural fields. What type of settlement pattern does this represent?
Context: In a hilly region, houses are scattered far apart, each surrounded by its own farmland. What is this type of settlement called?
Describe how climate affects the pattern of rural settlements in India.
Describe the main features of a clustered rural settlement.
Describe the role of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural settlements.
Explain how physical features influence the pattern of rural settlements.
Context: A village in Punjab has houses built close together, surrounded by agricultural fields. What type of settlement pattern does this represent?
Context: In a hilly region, houses are scattered far apart, each surrounded by its own farmland. What is this type of settlement called?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dispersed settlements? (1) Houses are close together, (2) Houses are spread out over a large area, (3) Houses are arranged in a straight line, (4) Houses are built on stilts
Which of the following is a major challenge in improving rural settlements in India? (1) Overpopulation, (2) Lack of technology, (3) Scarcity of water, (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a reason for the development of nucleated settlements? (1) Security, (2) Fertile land, (3) Social cohesion, (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a reason for the formation of isolated farmsteads? (1) Large land holdings, (2) Scarcity of water, (3) High population density, (4) Proximity to markets
Fill in the blank: ________ settlements are commonly found in desert regions of Rajasthan.
Fill in the blank: ________ settlements are found along a single road or river.
Fill in the blank: ________ settlements are found where land is fragmented due to inheritance laws.
Fill in the blank: In ________ settlements, houses are built close to each other, often around a central feature like a temple or market.
True or False: Dispersed settlements are more common in hilly and forested areas.
True or False: Linear settlements are usually found along roads, rivers, or canals.
True or False: Rural settlements in India are often affected by natural disasters like floods and droughts.
True or False: The pattern of rural settlements is influenced by both physical and human factors.
