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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
How would you recognize a metalled on a topographical map?
Picture study.
Identify the type of settlement shown in the picture.
Picture study.
Write two characteristics of this type of settlement.
List the aspects that you should keep in mind while studying a topographical map.
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Tents and huts are the most common forms of shelter in ______ settlements.
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______ settlement develop in a line on either side of a road or a railway track.
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______ are indicated on the topo sheet with a small triangle followed by the number.
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The grid on the ______ corner of a topographical map is always the reference point or the starting point.
Houses built around a central area are known as ______ pattern.
Consider the following statement and choose the appropriate answer:
Assertion (A): Drypoint settlements are not affected by flooding
Reason (R): The landscape and the source of water and located in low – lying areas,
