Question

Why have the river banks attracted settlers from ancient times?

• A. Water is a basic natural resource
• B. Rivers provide water for irrigation
• C. Rivers provide facilities for inland navigation
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

Rivers have been of fundamental importance throughout human history. Water from the rivers is a basic natural resource, essential for various human activities. The river banks have attracted settlers from ancient times. These settlements have also become big cities, that is why rivers are considered the lifelines of human civilization.