Worksheet: Human Settlements | Geography Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Rural settlements primarily engage in ________ activities.

Q2: Hamleted settlements are motivated by ________ and ________ factors.

Q3: Urban settlements are characterized by ________ and ________ activities.

Q4: Ancient towns like Patna and Varanasi developed primarily as ________ and ________ centers.

Q5: The percentage of urbanization in India is ________%.

Q6: Cities with a population between 1 to 5 million are termed as ________ cities.

Q7: ________ is the largest city in India based on the 2001 census.

Q8: ________ towns are known for their educational institutions like Pilani and Aligarh.

Q9: Urban agglomeration includes the city and its ________ urban outgrowths.

Q10: Clustered settlements often have a recognizable ________ and ________ pattern.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Urban settlements have high density.
Reason: Urban areas require efficient land use due to high population.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: Hamleted settlements are physically separated with different names.
Reason: Hamleted settlements are primarily found in hilly regions.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: Modern towns in India are primarily located on the coast.
Reason: Europeans built forts that later developed into towns.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: Urbanization in India increased significantly during the 20th century.
Reason: Planned cities played a role in urbanization.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q5: Assertion: Dispersed settlements are common in flat terrains.
Reason: Dispersed settlements are isolated due to nature of terrain and land resources.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the primary occupation in rural settlements.

Q2: Name one example of an ancient town in India.

Q3: What are the two factors that motivate hamleted settlements?

Q4: Define urban agglomeration.

Q5: List any two industrial towns in India.

Q6: What is the minimum population for a Class II town in India?

Q7: Name one planned city developed after independence.

Q8: What are the common shapes of clustered settlements?

Q9: What are the reasons for the formation of semi-clustered settlements?

Q10: Mention one reason for the development of medieval towns in India.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the difference between clustered and semi-clustered rural settlements.

Q2: Describe the characteristics of ancient towns in India.

Q3: Discuss the factors contributing to the growth of urbanization in India during the 20th century.

Q4: Explain the concept of urban agglomeration with examples.

Q5: List and briefly explain the functional classifications of towns.

Q6: Discuss the characteristics of hamleted settlements and where they are commonly found in India.

Q7: What are the major functions of administrative towns in India?

Q8: How do dispersed settlements differ from clustered rural settlements?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the role of urban settlements in India’s economic development.

Q2: Explain the significance of clustered settlements in the context of community life and resource utilization.

Q3: Examine the factors contributing to the development of modern towns in India during British colonial rule.

Q4: Evaluate the impact of urbanization on rural areas in India.

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