The basic unit of settlement recurring throughout India is the village. Which of the following criteria is largely responsible for the selection of village sites?

Behavioural patterns of the community

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Availability of flat land

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Essential resources like water and fuel

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Fuel resources and building materials

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Essential resources like water and fuel
The basic unit of settlement in India is villages. More than half of the population of India lives in villages and the technology is not highly developed in such places.
Hence, the basic needs like water and energy resources are the dependent factors for selecting villages to settle.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Early man chose the settlement sites based on which of the following resources?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program