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प्रश्न
Explain the characteristics of rural settlements.
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उत्तर
- Based on functions, settlements can be divided into two types – rural and urban.
- Agriculture and allied activities such as fishing, livestock rearing and lumbering are the main economic activities in rural areas.
- The classification of land use in rural areas is done according to the Land Records Department.
- As per the Land Records Department, land in rural areas is mainly used for agriculture-related purposes such as crop cultivation, permanent pastures, grazing lands, tree crops or fallow land.
- Most rural settlements are semi-clustered or fragmented and small in size.
- Primary activities like agriculture, lumbering, fishing and livestock rearing are more developed in rural settlements.
- In rural areas, sometimes agricultural land is converted into residential or industrial areas.
- Many people in rural areas commute daily to nearby cities for work, showing a strong connection between rural and urban areas.
- There is a transitional zone between rural and urban areas known as the rural-urban fringe.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Assertion: Settlements can be of various types.
Reasoning: Various physical factors affect the growth of settlements.
Differentiate between:
Radial Pattern and Circular Pattern
Identify the correct group.
Types of settlements according to population.
Identify the correct group.
Types of settlements according to function:
Differentiate between
Isolated settlements and Fragmented settlements
Write answer in detail
Explain rural and urban structure of settlement.
State whether right or wrong:
Rectangular settlements are found on the bank of the confluence of two rivers or roads or on the coastline.
Draw a diagram and label it.
Triangular pattern settlement
Draw a diagram and label it:
Radial pattern settlement
Give geographical reasons.
House are closely spaced in circular pattern.
