Question

Some of the earliest settlements were near river valleys. Identify the correct reasons.

• A. River valleys were fertile.
• B. Water was easily available in these regions.
• C. River valleys had several minerals available for extraction.
• D. Building materials were easily available near river valleys.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A River valleys were fertile.
B Water was easily available in these regions.

River valleys were home to the earliest settlements because they provided easy access to water and had fertile lands. Due to these reasons, agriculture could be practised with a lot more ease in river valleys.