Test: Human Environment Settlement Transport And Communication - 1 - UPSC MCQ

Site is a suitable position chosen to build home and buildings selection of sites happens from the following reasons;
1- vegetation of the place
2-nearby places like markets and other places
3-and the climatic conditions

Early humans primarily lived in natural shelters such as caves or constructed simple shelters in trees.

Settlements are places where people live and build their homes. Early humans depended on nature for shelter, but as agriculture came into existence there was a need for a permanent shelter near the crops. So villages, towns, and cities started growing around areas where there was water and fertile land for agriculture.

Temporary settlements are occupied for a short duration, usually for specific purposes like seasonal work or nomadic lifestyles.

Settlements which are occupied for a short time are called temporary settlements, while in permanent settlement, people build home to live in and occupy them for a longer period of time.

An ideal site for settlement should have favorable climate, availability of water, and suitable land for various activities like agriculture and construction.

Settlements that are occupied for a short time are temporary settlements. Examples of temporary settlements are; deep forests, hot and cold deserts, mountains. People living in such temporary settlements practice hunting, gathering, shifting cultivation and transhumance.

Unlike the urban areas the villages are generally free from urbanized residential setup, skyscrapers, buildings, and big factories therefore it has a lot of open spaces offering better air quality.

Slanting roofs are common in regions with heavy rainfall to ensure effective drainage and prevent water accumulation.

Rural settlements typically involve activities like farming, fishing, and craftsmanship, reflecting a traditional lifestyle closely tied to the land.