D. R. Khullar solutions for जियोग्राफी [इंग्रजी] इयत्ता १२ आयएससी chapter 10 - Rural Settlements [Latest edition]

Describe two major characteristics of a clustered rural settlement.

Why is a rural settlement smaller in size than a town?

Name three groups of factors which determine the rural settlement type. Discuss the various aspects of any one group.

Distinguish between the following giving three features:

Clustered and Semi-clustered rural settlements.

Distinguish between the following giving three features:

Ali and Gali.

Write the main differences between rural and urban populations.

1. Name the rural settlement shown in Fig.
2. What is the street system in this settlement?
3. Where in India is such a rural settlement pattern generally found?

[Hints:

1. Rectangular or Checker Board Pattern.
2. The streets meet each other at right angles.
3. Such a pattern is found in Northern Plain, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh]

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

[Hints:

1. Circular Pattern.
2. The main road goes along the bank of the pond.
3. This pattern develops around the pond. The houses are facing the pond and depend upon it for their requirement of water]

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].

What is meant by a ‘settlement pattern’?

Explain any three patterns of rural settlements found in India.

What is meant by a rural settlement?

Explain the three factors that determine the types of rural settlements.

Name the three main types of rural settlements found in India. Discuss two major characteristics of each.

Describe the size of villages in India.

Describe the number of villages in India.

Discuss in detail the following:

Rural settlements in hill areas.

Discuss in detail the following:

Rural settlements in the plains.

Distinguish between Urban settlement and rural settlement.

Name the three main types of rural settlements found in India. Discuss two major characteristics of each.

What are the different types of rural settlement? Give an example of an area in India where each type is found.

Define rural settlement.

Define urban settlement.

Distinguish between Urban settlement and rural settlement.

What is a compact settlement?

Name any one region of India where a compact type of settlement is generally found.

Distinguish between Urban settlement and rural settlement.

Distinguish between the following giving three features:

Clustered and Dispersed Settlements

The rural settlement pattern in the plains is mainly nucleated. Explain why.

What is meant by a ‘settlement pattern’?

Draw sketches and explain the features of any two types of patterns and give examples of where they are found in India.

On the basis of shape and design, classify rural settlement patterns into major types. Give a concise definition of each type.

Name the three main types of rural settlements found in India. Discuss two major characteristics of each.

State three differences between compact settlements and dispersed settlements.

What is Star shaped pattern of settlement?

Name a state in India where Star shaped pattern of settlement is generally found.

Study the given types of rural settlements and answer the questions that follow:

Identify the two types of settlements A and B. State one characteristic feature each of the two settlements.

[Hint: Settlement A = dispersed, B = Compared]

Study the given types of rural settlements and answer the questions that follow:

What is the main economic function performed in a rural settlement?

[Hint: Main economic functions are agriculture mining, fishing, forestry and lumbering.]

State any two factors responsible for isolated settlement in the Northeastern States of India.

With reference to the circular rural settlement pattern, answer the following:

How does this pattern develop?

With reference to the circular rural settlement pattern, answer the following:

Name any two areas where this pattern is found in India.

With reference to the linear rural settlement pattern, answer the following:

How does this pattern develop?

With reference to the linear rural settlement pattern, answer the following:

Name any two areas where this pattern is found in India.

Figures A and B given below show two types of settlement patterns that have developed in India.

           Figure A                             Figure B

1. Name the settlement patterns in Figures A and B.
2. State one characteristic feature of each of the settlement patterns.

Mark and label the following on an outline map of India:

Shade and name the state having the largest villages (in terms of size).