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प्रश्न
What is a linear settlement?
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 can transport and communication of an area be inferred directly from a topographical sheet?
Picture study.
Identify the type of settlement shown in the picture.
Explain temporary settlements.
Explain permanent settlements.
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 is indicated by long distances between houses on map.
Match the following
| 1. | Sutlej-Ganga plain | Dispersed settlement |
| 2. | Nilgris | Star like pattern |
| 3. | South India | Rectangular pattern |
| 4. | Seacoast | Compact settlement |
| 5. | Haryana | Circular settlement |
Himalayas have dispersed settlement.
Houses built around a central area are known as ______ pattern.
