Which form of Settlement develops along either side of roads, rivers or canals?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Linear
In a linear settlement, the houses stand in a line along a road, railway line, river, canal, the edge of a valley or a levee.
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.” |