Q.1 Which of the following is a characteristic feature of rural settlements?
High population density
Predominantly agricultural activities
Advanced industrial infrastructure
Extensive commercial complexes
Explanation - Rural settlements are primarily characterized by agricultural activities rather than industrial or commercial development.
Correct answer is: Predominantly agricultural activities
Q.2 What is the term for the migration of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Urbanization
Counter-urbanization
Rural-urban migration
Suburbanization
Explanation - Rural-urban migration refers to the movement of people from villages and rural areas to towns and cities in search of better opportunities.
Correct answer is: Rural-urban migration
Q.3 Which type of rural settlement is arranged along a road, river, or canal?
Dispersed settlement
Linear settlement
Nucleated settlement
Clustered settlement
Explanation - Linear settlements develop along transport routes like roads or rivers, allowing easy access to resources and communication.
Correct answer is: Linear settlement
Q.4 What is the primary factor influencing rural land use patterns?
Climate
Agricultural practices
Urban planning
Industrialization
Explanation - Rural land use is mainly influenced by the type of agriculture practiced, soil fertility, and availability of water.
Correct answer is: Agricultural practices
Q.5 Which type of rural settlement pattern is characterized by isolated houses and farms?
Dispersed settlement
Linear settlement
Clustered settlement
Hamlet settlement
Explanation - Dispersed settlements have homes and farms scattered over a large area, typical in regions with extensive farming or pasture lands.
Correct answer is: Dispersed settlement
Q.6 Which of the following is a push factor for rural-urban migration?
Better job opportunities in cities
Poor agricultural productivity
Better healthcare in towns
Availability of education in urban areas
Explanation - Push factors are conditions that drive people away from rural areas, such as low crop yields or lack of employment.
Correct answer is: Poor agricultural productivity
Q.7 The term 'nucleated settlement' refers to:
Homes scattered widely
Houses grouped together around a center
Houses along a river
Seasonal settlements
Explanation - Nucleated settlements have houses clustered together, often around a village square or communal resource.
Correct answer is: Houses grouped together around a center
Q.8 Which factor largely determines the size of a rural settlement?
Proximity to markets
Agricultural productivity
Industrial presence
Road network quality
Explanation - Higher agricultural productivity supports a larger population, influencing the size of rural settlements.
Correct answer is: Agricultural productivity
Q.9 Rural settlements in mountainous regions are mostly:
Linear
Dispersed
Nucleated
Urbanized
Explanation - In mountainous areas, homes are often scattered due to uneven terrain and limited arable land.
Correct answer is: Dispersed
Q.10 What is the main characteristic of a 'clustered' rural settlement?
Homes built close together
Homes built along a road
Homes scattered widely
Seasonal migration
Explanation - Clustered settlements have houses and buildings located close to one another, facilitating community life and shared resources.
Correct answer is: Homes built close together
Q.11 Which term describes the seasonal movement of rural populations for employment?
Permanent migration
Transhumance
Rural-urban migration
Urban sprawl
Explanation - Transhumance is the seasonal movement of people or livestock to take advantage of different grazing areas or employment opportunities.
Correct answer is: Transhumance
Q.12 Which is considered a pull factor for rural-urban migration?
Natural disasters
Scarcity of water
Better healthcare
Low agricultural yield
Explanation - Pull factors attract people to urban areas, such as better health services, jobs, and education.
Correct answer is: Better healthcare
Q.13 Rural settlements with a circular pattern are usually centered around:
A river
Agricultural land
A market or communal area
A highway
Explanation - Circular or round settlements often develop around a central point like a market, pond, or temple.
Correct answer is: A market or communal area
Q.14 Which type of rural road network is common in dispersed settlements?
Grid
Linear
Circular
Branching or dendritic
Explanation - Dispersed settlements often have branching or dendritic roads connecting scattered homes to main roads.
Correct answer is: Branching or dendritic
Q.15 Which statement best defines rural geography?
Study of cities and their infrastructure
Study of agricultural areas, settlements, and rural life
Study of oceans and coastal areas
Study of mountains and plateaus
Explanation - Rural geography focuses on villages, agricultural landscapes, rural settlements, and associated social and economic activities.
Correct answer is: Study of agricultural areas, settlements, and rural life
Q.16 Rural settlements located near fertile plains are usually:
Dispersed
Nucleated
Linear
Temporary
Explanation - Fertile plains encourage clustered or nucleated settlements as families stay close to productive farmland.
Correct answer is: Nucleated
Q.17 Which type of rural economy relies primarily on natural resources and agriculture?
Industrial economy
Subsistence economy
Service economy
Tertiary economy
Explanation - A subsistence economy is based on self-sufficient agricultural practices and local resources.
Correct answer is: Subsistence economy
Q.18 Which type of settlement is usually found in flood-prone areas?
Linear
Dispersed
Elevated or stilted settlements
Nucleated
Explanation - In flood-prone regions, homes are often built on stilts or raised platforms to prevent water damage.
Correct answer is: Elevated or stilted settlements
Q.19 Which factor has the least influence on rural settlement patterns?
Soil fertility
Climate
Proximity to markets
Global stock exchange trends
Explanation - Rural settlements are shaped by local geographic and economic conditions rather than international financial markets.
Correct answer is: Global stock exchange trends
Q.20 What is the main purpose of a village green in traditional rural settlements?
Commercial trading
Agricultural storage
Social gathering and grazing
Industrial activity
Explanation - Village greens traditionally serve as a communal space for gatherings, grazing, and community activities.
Correct answer is: Social gathering and grazing
Q.21 Which of the following is an example of a sparsely populated rural region?
Gangetic plains
Sahara Desert oases
Punjab agricultural lands
Dutch polders
Explanation - Deserts like the Sahara have very low population density, with people living mainly near oases.
Correct answer is: Sahara Desert oases
Q.22 The term 'rural hinterland' refers to:
Urban areas
Remote agricultural areas surrounding towns
Coastal regions
Industrial zones
Explanation - A rural hinterland consists of villages and farmland that supply goods and labor to nearby towns or cities.
Correct answer is: Remote agricultural areas surrounding towns
Q.23 Which of these is an effect of rural depopulation?
Increase in agricultural production
Decline of local services
Expansion of rural schools
Rise in rural industrialization
Explanation - As people migrate away from villages, local services like schools and shops may decline due to reduced demand.
Correct answer is: Decline of local services
Q.24 Which rural settlement type is common in river valleys?
Dispersed
Linear
Nucleated
Seasonal camps
Explanation - Linear settlements often follow river valleys to utilize water resources and fertile lands.
Correct answer is: Linear
Q.25 Which of the following is a human factor affecting rural settlement?
Soil type
Climate
Cultural practices
Topography
Explanation - Human factors like traditions, religion, and community structures influence the layout and type of rural settlements.
Correct answer is: Cultural practices