Selection of Settlements

Q. The Mesopotamian civilisation was one of the earliest river valley civilisations. It is often referred to as the cradle of civilisation because there is corroborating evidence that ancient Mesopotamia was the first place where complex urban settlements grew. Account for the possible reasons as to why urban settlements grew around this area.

1. Settlements had an army for retaliation and expansion.
2. They had reliable sources of water.
3. The rich floodplains between the oceans led to a spurt in agriculture.
4. Rivers facilitated inland trading of goods and movement of people.

Q. Maharaja Chhatrapati Shivaji built a fort at Pratapgadh in Maharashtra at a height of 3543 feet above sea level. Choose the advantages of this site.

1. Provided information on incoming attacks from enemies
2. Facilitated easy supply of food
3. Fortification against attack
4. The height and view provided great military advantage

Q. In the 19th century, the French and the British fought a naval battle over , a port city in India.

1. Surat
2. Kochi
3. Visakhapatnam

Q. Select pairs that correspond to factors that attract settlements.

1. Site
2. Characteristics of a place
3. History
4. Links with other places
5. Situation
6. Colonial trade ports

Q. Which of the following does not refer to the characteristics of a site?

1. Type of soil
2. Height above sea level
3. Topography
4. Connection to other places

Q. Which of the following does not refer to the characteristics of a site?

1. Height above sea level
2. Type of soil
3. Topography
4. Connection to other places