Rural Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Rural Settlements starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A village in Punjab has houses built close together, surrounded by agricultural fields. What type of settlement pattern does this represent?
Context: In a hilly region, houses are scattered far apart, each surrounded by its own farmland. What is this type of settlement called?
Describe how climate affects the pattern of rural settlements in India.
Describe the main features of a clustered rural settlement.
Describe the role of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural settlements.
Explain how physical features influence the pattern of rural settlements.
Explain the difference between rural and urban settlements.
Explain the impact of rural-urban migration on rural settlements.
Explain the term 'nucleated settlement' with an example from India.
Explain why some rural settlements are located on hilltops.
List any three problems commonly faced by rural settlements in India.
Name two main factors that influence the location of rural settlements.
State one advantage and one disadvantage of dispersed settlements.
State two human factors that influence the pattern of rural settlements.
State two ways in which government policies can improve rural settlements.
What is a hamlet settlement?
What is a rural settlement?
What is the main difference between a village and a hamlet?
What is the main reason for the growth of rural settlements near rivers?
