Question

Consider the following pairs:

Type of settlement pattern - Associated Region

1. Linear settlement pattern - Houses are arranged along either side of a road, railway line, river or canal.

2. Dispersed settlement pattern - The buildings are spread out and are often found in upland areas.

3. Circular and Semi-Circular Pattern - The fishermen and salt producers develop their settlements along the sea coasts and salt lakes.

Which of the above is/are correctly paired?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

In a linear settlement, dwellings are located along a single line, most commonly, a road, railway line, or river.

In dispersed or scattered settlements, dwellings are spaced far apart. You can find such settlements in places with rough terrain and harsh climatic conditions.

The settlements in which houses are constructed in a circular shape is known as Circular Pattern. Such kind of settlements is found around coastline, lakes, tanks, or a planned village.