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प्रश्न
What is a linear settlement?
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उत्तर
Linear settlements are those settlements that develop in a line. Houses, shops, dhaba’s, petrol pumps and garages develop along the sides of the roads, railway lines or river banks. Gradually, these linear settlements grow in size. These settlements gradually develop into trading centres.
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Houses or huts in ______ settlement are far apart from one another.
How would you recognize a metalled on a topographical map?
What are the different factors that determine the location and the type of settlements?
Picture study.

Identify the type of settlement shown in the picture.
Compare Nucleated settlement and scattered settlement.
List the aspects that you should keep in mind while studying a topographical map.
What do you mean by Vertical Interval (V.I.) in a topo sheet?
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______ settlement indicates that the large community is close knit and living on a fertile land.
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______ settlement is indicated by long distances between houses on map.
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Settlements are always shown by ______ squares.
