Question

1. Name the rural settlement pattern given in Fig.
2. What is the road system in this settlement?
3. How does this kind of rural settlement pattern develop?

[Hint: Star-like pattern].

Answer 1

1. Star-like Pattern.
2. The roads radiate outward from a central point, forming a star-like or radial pattern. The settlement develops along these diverging roads.
3. This pattern develops when several roads converge at a central point, usually a marketplace, crossing, or administrative centre. Houses and other buildings line the roads extending outwards, giving it a star-like appearance. It grows due to the importance of transportation and connectivity.