Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

Match List I with List II

LIST I Settlement pattern

LIST II Characteristics

A. Linear

I. Develop around lakes

B. Rectangular

II. Located along a railway line

C. Circular

III. Where several roads coverage

D. Star like

IV. Found in plain areas

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Correct Answer:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(A) Linear – (II) Located along a railway line. Linear settlements develop along transport routes like roads, rivers, or railways.

(B) Rectangular – (IV) Found in plain areas. Rectangular settlement patterns are often found in flat or plain areas where land is easily divided into rectangular plots.

(C) Circular – (I) Develop around lakes. Circular settlements typically form around a central feature such as a lake, water source, or temple.

(D) Star like – (III) Where several roads converge. Star-shaped settlements radiate outward from a central point, usually where roads meet.