Balbharati solutions for जियोग्राफी [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा १० महाराष्ट्र राज्य बोर्ड chapter 7 - Human Settlements [Latest edition]

Study the two types of settlement patterns in India given in figure (a) and (b) Answer the following questions:

1. Identify the type of settlements?
2. Which one is a nucleated settlement? why?
3. Which one is a dispersed settlement? What could be the reason behind it?
4. Can you guess in which regions are these settlements located in India?

Tell whether settlements shown in images (a) and (b) are urban or rural.

Some amenities and facilities are given here. Tick (✓) in the relevant column and complete the table on the basis of their presence in urban and rural areas or both. And write five sentences on each with examples from your vicinity.

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In the figures, a. and b. you can see images of two settlements in Brazil. One is from the Amazon river basin in Brazil while the other belongs to the coastal area. Observe the settlement patterns carefully and name the types of settlement patterns. Write a comment on their density and types.

Read the graph in Fig. below and answer the following questions:

1. What was the percentage of urbanisation in 1961?
2. In which decade was urbanisation the highest?
3. In which decade was the growth of urbanisation lowest?
4. What inference can you draw regarding India’s urbanisation after reading the graph?

Prepare a choropleth map showing the urban population using the data given in the table below.

Look at the table it shows the growth of share of urban population in total population of Brazil. Draw a line graph from this table. Examine the graph carefully and answer the following questions.

Brazil percentage of urban population (1960 - 2010)

1. What is the interval of the data?
2. In which period did urbanisation occur rapidly?
3. Write five sentences analysing the graph.

Observe the two satellite images given below. Describe the settlements with respect to physiography. Considering the physiography, where could these settlements be located? Find out their settlement pattern and limitations with respect to their future growth.

Study the choropleth map of Brazil showing the Statewise urban population of Brazil and answer the following questions.

1. Which States (region) are the most urbanised?
2. Which States (region) are the least urbanised?

Which factors have affected urbanisation in Brazil?

Write a paragraph on the settlement pattern in India and Brazil.

Write a paragraph on the urban settlement in India and Brazil.

Write a paragraph on the rural settlement in Inda and Brazil.

Write a paragraph on urbanization in India and Brazil.

The concentration of settlements is related to the following major factors?

In North-eastern part of Brazil, which types of settlements are found?

Where do you find dispersed settlements in India?

Concentrated settlements are found in Narmada Valley -

Which State has the least urbanization in Brazil?

Give geographical reasons.

Availability of water is a major factor affecting settlements.

Give geographical reasons.

In Brazil, majority of population is found in the eastern coastal areas.

Give geographical reasons.

Urbanization is increasing rapidly in India.

Give geographical reasons.

Settlements are sparse in north-eastern Brazil.

Give geographical reasons.

Except Delhi and Chandigarh, urbanization is low in other parts of India.

Write a comparative note on urbanisation in Brazil and India.

Differentiate between the human settlements in Ganga river basin and the Amazon river basin.

Why do human settlements grow in specific locations only?

With the help of Internet and reference books, obtain information regarding “Go West” in Brazil and “Go to Villages” in India. Discuss their objectives and effects in class.