Question

Study the diagram and identify the types of settlements.

1. Settlement ‘A’ has 5-6 houses and the place does not have other facilities.
2. ‘B’ has a high school, a big market, and a small theatre.
3. ‘C’ has houses, farms, many shops, and small industries.
4. ‘D’ is a natural harbour. Many industries have been established there.

* ‘C’ is a settlement that has developed along the roadside. Give two reasons of its location here.

Answer 1

1. Scattered settlement.
2. Urban settlement/Nucleated settlement.
3. Rural settlements/linear settlements.
4. Nucleated settlement.

'C is a settlement that has developed along the roadside. The reason for its location here is as follows:

1. It is located in the foothills region.
2. It is located near the main road.