Rural Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Rural Settlements starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define a rural settlement and explain its main characteristics.
Describe how government policies can influence the development of rural settlements.
Describe the difference between nucleated and dispersed settlements.
Describe the impact of modernization on rural settlements in India.
Describe the main challenges faced by rural settlements in India today.
Describe the role of water availability in determining the location of rural settlements.
Explain how physical features influence the pattern of rural settlements.
Explain the impact of rural-urban migration on rural settlements.
Explain the main factors influencing the location of rural settlements in India.
Explain the relationship between rural settlements and agricultural practices in India.
Explain the term 'fragmented settlement' with an example from India.
Explain the term 'ribbon settlement' and give an example.
Name the settlement pattern where houses are arranged in a straight line, often along a river or road.
Name two states in India where dispersed settlements are commonly found.
State one advantage and one disadvantage of clustered settlements.
State one reason why some rural settlements are located on hilltops.
What is a hamlet settlement?
What is the main occupation of people living in rural settlements in India?
