Human Settlements MCQs

What does a human settlement represent?

• Any agricultural land

• Cluster of dwellings

• Industrial area

• Commercial hub

Which of the following is a basic difference between rural and urban settlements?

• Urban areas have rivers

• Rural areas have more population

• Economic activity

• Location near mountains

Which term refers to sparsely located, small settlements in India?

• Urban centers

• Metropolis

• Villages

• Suburbs

What is the primary basis of livelihood in rural settlements?

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Education

Urban settlements are mostly associated with which sector?

• Primary

• Quaternary

• Secondary and Tertiary

• None

Which of the following is NOT a type of rural settlement?

• Clustered

• Semi-clustered

• Centralised

• Dispersed

What are settlements called when houses are very close to each other in a geometrical layout?

• Dispersed

• Clustered

• Hamleted

• Urban

Which settlement pattern is found in remote jungles or hilly areas?

• Urban

• Clustered

• Dispersed

• Semi-urban

Which factor majorly influences settlement patterns in Rajasthan?

• Fertility

• Water scarcity

• River valleys

• Coastal region

Which term refers to small settlement units like panna, para, dhani, etc.?

• Hamleted

• Fragmented

• Urbanised

• Dispersed