Question

Why did prehistoric people usually settle on river banks?

• A. River banks always had access to water and favourable climatic conditions.
• B. There were lots of different food items near the river banks.
• C. There were always plenty of minerals near the river banks.
• D. There were a variety of raw materials in the areas surrounding river banks.

Answer 1

The correct option is A River banks always had access to water and favourable climatic conditions.

The prehistoric people settled near the banks of rivers because of the easily available water for irrigation, and the favourable climatic conditions that helped their crops to grow.