Human Settlements
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See them allWhat is a Human Settlement?
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Human Settlement means cluster of dwellings of any type or size where human beings live. It involves grouping of people and apportioning of territory as their resource base. People erect houses and ot…
What are the basic differences between rural and urban settlements?
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Rural settlements derive their life support from land-based primary economic activities (agriculture), are sparsely located and smaller in size. Urban settlements depend on processing raw materials, m…
Name the four types of rural settlements in India.
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1. Clustered, agglomerated or nucleated 2. Semi-clustered or fragmented 3. Hamleted 4. Dispersed or isolated These types are determined by the extent of built-up area and inter-house distance.
What factors determine the types of rural settlements in India?
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Three main factors: 1. Physical features - nature of terrain, altitude, climate, and water availability 2. Cultural and ethnic factors - social structure, caste, and religion 3. Security factors - def…
Describe clustered rural settlements and give examples of where they are found.
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Clustered settlements have a compact or closely built-up area of houses with distinct living areas separated from farms. Houses present recognizable patterns (rectangular, radial, linear). Found in fe…
What are semi-clustered or fragmented settlements? Where are they commonly found?
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Semi-clustered settlements result from clustering tendency in restricted areas or segregation of large compact villages. Land-owning communities occupy central parts while lower strata settle on outer…
Where are dispersed or isolated settlements typically found in India?
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Dispersed settlements appear as isolated huts or small hamlets in remote jungles or small hills with farms on slopes. They are caused by extremely fragmented terrain and land resources. Common in Megh…
According to Census of India 1991, what defines an urban settlement?
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Urban settlements must have: 1. Municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area committee 2. Minimum population of 5,000 persons 3. At least 75% of male workers in non-agricultural …
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