Houses in a straight line along the road are called 'linear settlements'.

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The correct option is A True
Linear settlement is a settlement or group of buildings that is formed in a long line. Linear settlement may have no obvious centre, such as a road junction. Linear settlements have a long and narrow shape. These settlements are seen along roads, railways, rivers, sea coasts and in foothill regions, etc.

The correct option is A.

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30. 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 is 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?

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