Star like pattern of rural settlement develops where _______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Several roads converge
Rural settlements take different shapes, such as linear, rectangular, circular, star like, T-shaped and Y-shaped. The site, the surrounding topography and the terrain influence the shape.
Option (1) There is a tri-junction road — Incorrect. T-shaped settlements develop at tri-junctions of the roads.
Option (2) There is a Y fork in the road — Incorrect. Y-shaped settlements emerge where two roads converge on a third one.
Option (3) There is a lake — Incorrect. Circular villages develop around lakes and tanks.
Option (4) Several roads converge — Correct. Where several roads converge, houses are built along each road, and a star shaped settlement develops.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “(d) Star like pattern: Where several roads converge, star shaped settlements develop by the houses built along the roads.”
Fig. 10.5: Rural Settlement Patterns |
