Match List - I with List - II.
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List - I |
List - II |
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(A) Linear pattern |
(I) Around lake |
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(B) Rectangular pattern |
(II) Along river |
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(C) Circular pattern |
(III) Plain area |
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(D) Star like pattern |
(IV) Convergence of several roads |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(A) Linear pattern — this matches (II) Along river. Houses stand in a line along a road, railway line, river, canal, the edge of a valley or a levee.
(B) Rectangular pattern — this matches (III) Plain area. Such villages are found in plain areas or wide inter-montane valleys, with roads that cut each other at right angles.
(C) Circular pattern — this matches (I) Around lake. Circular villages develop around lakes and tanks.
(D) Star like pattern — this matches (IV) Convergence of several roads. Where several roads meet, houses are built along each road, giving a star shape.
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: “(a) Linear pattern: In such settlements houses are located along a road, railway line, river, canal edge of a valley or along a levee.” “(b) Rectangular pattern: Such patterns of rural settlements are found in plain areas or wide inter montane valleys.” “(c) Circular pattern: Circular villages develop around lakes, tanks and sometimes the village is planned in such a way that the central part remains open and is used for keeping the animals to protect them from wild animals.” “(d) Star like pattern: Where several roads converge, star shaped settlements develop by the houses built along the roads.” |