Which of the following factors is not responsible for the development of rural settlement in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Trade
The type of a rural settlement in India depends on three sets of factors: physical, cultural and ethnic, and security.
Option (1) Physical — A factor. Physical features include the nature of terrain, altitude, climate and availability of water.
Option (2) Cultural — A factor. Cultural and ethnic factors include social structure, caste and religion.
Option (3) Security — A factor. Security factors mean defence against thefts and robberies.
Option (4) Trade — Not a factor. Trade is not among the physical, cultural and security factors. It is the main activity of commercial towns.
NCERT (2026-27): “Types of Rural Settlement … There are various factors and conditions responsible for having different types of rural settlements in India. These include: (i) physical features – nature of terrain, altitude, climate and availability of water (ii) cultural and ethenic factors – social structure, caste and religion (iii) security factors – defence against thefts and robberies.” |