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Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow :

(9.1) Identify and name the given rural settlement pattern.

(9.2) In which type of areas do we find such type of settlement patterns ?

(9.3) Give an important characteristic of this type of settlement pattern.

Solution

(9.1) Cross shaped/Rectangular

(9.2) They are found in plain areas where roads and railways cut each other at about right angle.

(9.3) The houses are built: (i) Side by side (ii) In a compact fashion (iii) They are specific to plains and valleys.

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