A settlement emerging at the place where several roads converge gives a __________ pattern.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Star-shaped
Option (1) Star-shaped — Correct. Houses are built along each of the roads that meet at one place, so the village takes the shape of a star.
Option (2) Circular — Incorrect. Circular villages develop around lakes and tanks, or around an open central space kept for animals.
Option (3) T-shaped — Incorrect. T-shaped settlements develop at a tri-junction of roads.
Option (4) Y-shaped — Incorrect. Y-shaped settlements emerge where two roads converge on a third one, not where several roads meet.
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.” |