Question

Select the right order of chronology of how settlements evolved.
(a) Increase in production and trade of goods
(b) Adoption of agriculture
(c) Emergence of towns
(d) Increase in population size due to agriculture
(e) Emergence of other professions

• A. e, a, c, b, d
• B. d, e, a, c, b
• C. b, d, e, a, c
• D. a, b, c, d, e

Answer 1

The correct option is C b, d, e, a, c

Hunter-gatherers gave up their nomadic lifestyle and adopted an agriculture-based lifestyle. Population sizes increased because one person could grow food for others. Eventually, the rising population gave rise to different needs and wants other than food. People started venturing into other professions, and this led to growth in production and trade. Thus, some rural settlements expanded and became urban settlements.