Question

Observe different images in Fig. A to F. They show various patterns of settlements. Try to understand the difference between them. Carefully read their characteristics in second column. According to the applicable characteristics, write the alphabet of the image settlement in the place provided below the characteristics.

Satellite images of the settlements	Characteristics of settlements
	Linear pattern : a) Settlements occur along a road, railway, canal or river. b) They are in a straight line or take the shape of the road or the river. ☐
	Rectangular pattern : a) Settlements are in a straight line. b) Such lines are parallel to each other. c) These days planned cities may take such a shape. ☐
	Patternless: a) With the development of the settlement, the size of the population also increases. b) Increasing population leads to haphazard development of settlements. c) Houses are built as per convenience and space available. ☐
	Radial pattern: a) Settlements grow around a central object or center. b) This central point plays an important role in development of the settlements around it. ☐
	Circular pattern: a) Settlements take shape around a lake. b) Houses are closely spaced because of availability of water. ☐
	Triangular pattern: a) Found at the confluence of two rivers or roads or along sea coast. b) The settlements can grow in all three sides due to physical or social reasons. ☐

 

Answer 1

Settlement Pattern	Image
Linear pattern	B
Rectangular pattern	F
Patternless	A
Radial pattern	E
Circular pattern	D
Triangular pattern	C