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Human Settlements
Mention any two characteristics of urban settlements as per the census of India 2001.
Characteristics:
(i) All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and minimum population of 5000 persons.
(ii) 75 percent male workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.
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What are garrisson towns? What are their functions?
How can one identify an urban agglomeration?
What are the main factors for the location of villages in desert regions?
What are metropolitan cities? How are they different from urban agglomerations?
Discuss the features of different types of rural settlements. What are the factors responsible for the settlement patterns in different physical environments?
Can one imagine the presence of only one-function town? Why do the cities become multi-functional?
What is meant by a settlement?
Define village.
Mention the differences between rural and urban settlement.
Write a brief note on Hamletted Settlements with places where it is found.
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