Rural Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Rural Settlements starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main features of a compact rural settlement.
Describe the role of government in improving rural settlements in India.
Describe two problems commonly faced by people living in rural settlements in India.
Explain how physical features influence the location of rural settlements.
Explain how social factors can affect the pattern of rural settlements.
Explain the difference between compact and dispersed rural settlements.
Explain why rural settlements in flood-prone areas are often built on higher ground.
Name two main types of rural settlements found in India.
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 circular rural settlement? (1) Settlement around a pond (2) Settlement along a road (3) Settlement on a hill slope (4) Settlement in a forest
Which of the following is a linear rural settlement? (1) Settlement around a pond (2) Settlement along a river (3) Settlement on a hilltop (4) Settlement in a forest clearing
Which of the following is a major occupation in rural settlements of India? (1) IT services (2) Agriculture (3) Manufacturing (4) Mining
Fill in the blank: _______ settlements are found in areas where water is available throughout the year.
Fill in the blank: _______ settlements are found in areas with uneven terrain and poor soil fertility.
Fill in the blank: In _______ settlements, houses are arranged along a road, river, or canal.
Fill in the blank: In _______ settlements, houses are scattered over a large area, often due to difficult terrain or lack of water.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Linear settlements develop along roads, rivers, or canals.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Rural settlements are always permanent.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The pattern of rural settlements is influenced by cultural and social factors.
True or False: All rural settlements in India have access to electricity and clean drinking water.
