Rural Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Rural Settlements starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A village in Rajasthan is located far from any river and has houses scattered over a large area. What type of rural settlement is this?
Context: In a rural settlement, people of different castes live in separate clusters called 'paras' or 'pallis'. What does this indicate about the settlement pattern?
Describe any two problems faced by rural settlements in India.
Describe the impact of physical features on the distribution of rural settlements in India.
Describe the main features of hamleted settlements.
Explain how water supply affects the location of rural settlements.
Context: A village in Rajasthan is located far from any river and has houses scattered over a large area. What type of rural settlement is this?
Context: In a rural settlement, people of different castes live in separate clusters called 'paras' or 'pallis'. What does this indicate about the settlement pattern?
Which of the following factors influence the location of rural settlements? (1) Water supply (2) Soil fertility (3) Climate (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a dispersed settlement? (1) Houses are close together (2) Houses are spread over a large area (3) Settlement is along a river (4) Settlement is around a central point
Which of the following is a major environmental problem in rural settlements? (1) Air pollution (2) Deforestation (3) Traffic congestion (4) Noise pollution
Which of the following is a major problem faced by rural settlements in arid regions? (1) Flooding (2) Water scarcity (3) Overpopulation (4) Industrial pollution
Fill in the blank: ________ settlements are commonly found in the Ganga plain of India.
Fill in the blank: In ________ settlements, each house is surrounded by its own fields and is separated from other houses.
Fill in the blank: In ________ settlements, houses are built very close to each other, often around a central feature like a temple or pond.
Fill in the blank: The ________ pattern of rural settlement is common in coastal areas and along river banks.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Linear settlements are usually found in areas with flat terrain.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Rural settlements are always permanent in nature.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Rural settlements in India are generally larger than urban settlements.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The availability of fertile soil is a key factor in the development of rural settlements.
