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Multiple choice geography migration and urbanisation urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences population and settlement

A place, where people carry out activities and live, is called _________.

  1. Settlement

  2. Density

  3. Arability

  4. Availability
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • A place where one inhabits or establishes a community to lead his life is called a settlement. 
  • A place should possess supportive characteristics to act as an ideal place for the settlement like good water facilities, favorable climatic conditions, etc. 

Multiple choice geography migration and urbanisation urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences population and settlement

In settlement patterns, settlements that occur near rivers, coasts and railways are classified as ______.

  1. Linear settlement patterns

  2. Zonal settlement patterns

  3. Economic settlement patterns

  4. Climatic settlement patterns
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In settlement patterns, settlements that occurs near rivers, coasts and railways are classified as linear settlements. In this type of settlement houses are built on the side of roads or tracks. This type of settlement is followed mainly to make the transportation easier.

Multiple choice geography migration and urbanisation urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences population and settlement

Considering urban settlements, areas that are used for recreational amenities and golf courses are classified as __________.

  1. Suburbs

  2. Rural-urban fringes

  3. Inner city areas

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rural-urban fringes are the outskirts of an urban area. These are used for recreational purposes by building parks and golf courses. It is an area of interface between a country side (village) and an urban area.

Multiple choice geography population and settlement urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences industrialisation and urbanisation

Early man chose the settlement sites based on which of the following resources?

  1. Sand

  2. Water

  3. Stones

  4. Trees
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Early man chose the place of settlement based on the availability of water. Great civilisations like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro flourished on the banks of river. Water is the basic source for leading a life because, apart from serving for drinking purpose, water is also required for cultivation.

Multiple choice geography population and settlement urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences industrialisation and urbanisation

Where did Aryans first settle in India?

  1. Sindh and Punjab

  2. Sindh

  3. Punjab

  4. Ganga-Yamuna Do Ab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are many statements which talk about the origin of Aryans. Most common and accepted one is that the Aryans are Iranians who settled in India. Period of the settlement of Aryans in India is 2000-1500 BC. Aryans first settled in the regions of Sindh and Punjab.

Multiple choice geography population and settlement urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences industrialisation and urbanisation

Specific area in urban settlement in which specific activities are concentrated is classified as __________.

  1. States

  2. Zones

  3. Territory

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Specific area in urban settlement in which specific activities are concentrated is called as a territory. It is an administrative unity that falls under a particular jurisdiction.

Multiple choice geography population and settlement urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences industrialisation and urbanisation

Which of the following is the period of settlement of Aryans in India?

  1. 3000-2750 BC

  2. 2640-2560 BC

  3. 2000-1500 BC

  4. 3000-1000 BC
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The term Aryan means ‘Nobel’ by word. There are many statements which talk about origin of Aryans. Most common and accepted one is that the Aryans are Iranians who settled in India. Period of settlement of Aryans in India is 2000-1500 BC.

Multiple choice geography population and settlement urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences industrialisation and urbanisation

Which of the following is a type of settlement followed in urban areas?

  1. Scattered settlement

  2. Compact settlement

  3. Linear settlement

  4. All of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

People of urban areas follow compact form of settlement. This is due to increased settlement in urban areas. In such type of settlement houses, shops, hospitals etc. are closely located and packed. People face problems of overcrowding and suffocation in such type of settlements.

Multiple choice geography population and settlement urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences industrialisation and urbanisation

In the hierarchical human settlement what does a hamlet mean?

  1. A large town with a population of 20,000 to 100,000.

  2. That which has a tiny population of less than 100 and very few (if any) services, and few buildings

  3. A town which has a population of 1,000 to 20,000

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to population size, a hamlet occupies next higher position to the isolated dwellings. A hamlet has a tiny population of less than 100 and very few (if any) services, and few buildings. A hamlet is smaller than village.

Multiple choice geography population and settlement urbanisation and people urbanisation : causes and consequences industrialisation and urbanisation

Which of the following is an urban settlement in early India?

  1. Harappa

  2. Mohenjo-Daro

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Early man chose the place of settlement based on the availability of water. The early urban settlement in India is Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Great civilisations like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro flourished on the banks of river. This civilisation flourished on the banks of river Indus.