Rural Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Rural Settlements starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how climate affects the location of rural settlements.
Describe the main features of a linear rural settlement.
Explain the term 'hamlet'.
Explain why rural settlements are important for a country like India.
Explain why transportation is a challenge in many rural settlements.
Name any two problems faced by people living in rural settlements.
Name two main types of rural settlements based on their shape or layout.
What is a rural settlement?
Which of the following is a challenge faced by rural settlements in India? (1) Good healthcare (2) Poor sanitation (3) High-speed internet (4) Modern schools
Which of the following is a clustered settlement? (1) Houses scattered over a large area (2) Houses grouped together in a compact area (3) Houses built in a straight line (4) Houses built on stilts
Which of the following is a feature of a nucleated settlement? (1) Houses are far apart (2) Houses are grouped together (3) Houses are built on water (4) Houses are built underground
Which of the following is a function of rural settlements? (1) Manufacturing (2) Mining (3) Agriculture (4) Banking
Fill in the blank: ______ settlements are found in areas where people move frequently, such as forests or deserts.
Fill in the blank: In ______ settlements, houses are arranged in a line, often along a road or river.
Fill in the blank: In ______ settlements, houses are spread out over a large area, often separated by fields.
Fill in the blank: In India, most rural settlements are ______ settlements.
True or False: In India, rural settlements are found only in the plains.
True or False: Linear settlements are often found along roads, rivers, or canals.
True or False: Most people in rural settlements are engaged in secondary and tertiary activities.
True or False: Rural settlements are always permanent.
