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Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features
Which vehicle does not pollute the environment?

  1. Cycle

  2. Bus

  3. Aeroplane

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cycle does not pollute the environment.

Bike riding uses minimal fossil fuels and is a pollution-free mode of transport. Bikes reduce the need to build, service and dispose of cars. Cycling 10 km each way to work would save 1500 kg of greenhouse gas emissions each year.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

The basic unit of settlement recurring throughout India is the village. Which of the following criteria is largely responsible for the selection of village sites?

  1. Behavioural patterns of the community

  2. Availability of flat land

  3. Essential resources like water and fuel

  4. Fuel resources and building materials
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, the selection of village sites in India has been heavily influenced by the proximity to essential resources, particularly water sources and fuel, which are necessary for survival and daily life.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

Define the characteristics of Scattered settlements ________________.

  1. Limited population.

  2. Closer to nature.

  3. Free from pollution.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There are many characteristics of Scattered settlements.for eg;
1) These settlements have limited populations as in small hamlets.(pada , wadi etc).
2 ) Facilities and services in these settlements are not adequate.
3) As these settlements are closer to nature, they are free from pollution.
4) They depend on the centrally located villages for their day to day requirement.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

Where is Scattered settlements found ?

  1. Dense forests.

  2. Rivulets.

  3. Reservoirs.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

In Scattered settlements , houses are few and far from each other.Generally , such settlements are found in the areas of high relief , dense forests , grasslands , hot deserts and extensive agricultural lands.Scattered settlements have limited populations as in small hamlets i.e pada , wadi etc.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

Explain the various types of human settlements __________________.

  1. Scattered settlements.

  2. Nucleated settlements.

  3. Linear settlements.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There are various types of settlements for eg; Scattered settlements, Nucleated settlements and Linear settlements. In scattered settlements , houses are few and far from each other. The Nucleated settlements are  generally close to water sources like brooks, rivulets, rivers, lakes, reservoirs etc and Linear settlements are seen along roads, railways, rivers, sea coast and foothill region etc.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

Define the major difference between a hamlet and a village _____________.

  1. Population.

  2. Group of houses.

  3. Pollution.

  4. None of the above.
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Explanation

Hamlets is called as pada or wadi, major difference between hamlets and village is population. Hamlets have limited population and villages having larger population with group of houses, associated buildings, larger than a hamlet. As hamlets settlements are closer to nature , they are free from pollution.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

From where the Urban settlements have evolved ?

  1. Rural settlements.

  2. Scattered settlements.

  3. Nucleated settlements.

  4. None of the above.
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Explanation
Settlements have provided man with stability .Rural settlements is the first step towards a stable life in human history. Urban settlements have evolved through the expansion and growth of rural settlements. A certain way of life is preserved in rural settlements. Increase in population of rural settlements is the beginning of urbanization.Life in urban settlements is more dynamic.
Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

 _________ describes Adivasi padas.

  1. Tribal hamlets.

  2. Koliwada.

  3. Villages.

  4. None of the above.
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Explanation

Forest dwellers or tribal people use forest produce for their livelihood.They live in forest areas in 'tribal hamlets' also called as Adivasi padas.Human settlements flourised at places with favourable geographic conditions - such as availability of water , a conducive climate , fertile land etc.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

Which of the following are the characteristics of Nucleated settlements __________________.

  1. Social services are available.

  2. Roads are narrow.

  3. Houses are close together.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

In these settlements, houses are close together. Social services are available in these settlements. As these settlements develop in certain places over certain periods of time they attain particular shapes. Roads are narrow in the old parts of these settlements. People from different castes, religions,races and ideologies live together in these settlements and hence they have a better social life.