Geography · Textbook solutions
Human Settlements
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 13 questions
Exercise
13 q
- Tick (✓) the correct options :Ex Q1(a)The concentration of settlements is related to following major factor
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- Ex Q1(b)In North-eastern part of Brazil, which types of settlements are found?
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- Ex Q1(c)Where do you find dispersed settlements in India?
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- Ex Q1(d)Concentrated settlements are found in Narmada Valley-
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- Ex Q1(e)Which State has the least urbanization in Brazil ?
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- Give geographical reasons:Ex Q2(a)Availability of water is a major factor affecting settlements.
- Ex Q2(b)In Brazil, majority of population is found in the eastern coastal areas.
- Ex Q2(c)Urbanization is increasing rapidly in India.
- Ex Q2(d)Settlements are sparse in north-eastern Brazil.
- Ex Q2(e)Except Delhi and Chandigarh, urbanization is low in other parts of India.
- Answer in short:Ex Q3(a)Write a comparative note on urbanisation in Brazil and India.
- Ex Q3(b)Differentiate between the human settlements in Ganga river basin and the Amazon river basin.
- Ex Q3(c)Why do human settlements grow in specific locations only?
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 7 papers · 2020 to 2026
2020: 1 questions per paper. 2024: 1.5 questions per paper. 2025: 2.5 questions per paper. 2026: 1.5 questions per paper
June 2026
1 q
- भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा (कोणतेही दोन) :Give geographical reasons for the following (any two) :Q5(4)भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा : सावो पावलो येथे मानवी वस्ती केंद्रित झालेली आहे.Give geographical reasons : Sao Paulo has nucleated Settlement.Settlement Patterns
March 2026
2 q
- Q4(A)(2)ब्राझीलच्या नकाशा आराखड्यात माहिती भरा व सूची तयार करा : रिओ दी जनेरीओMark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : Rio de Janeiro.Rural and Urban Settlements
- भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा (कोणतेही दोन) :Give geographical reasons (any two).Q5(3)भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा : पाण्याची उपलब्धता हा लोकवस्तीस चालना देणारा प्रमुख घटक आहे.Give geographical reasons : Availability of water is a major factor affecting settlements.Factors Affecting Settlement
July 2025
2 q
- योग्य जोड्या लावा :Match the columns : column 'A' has four entries and column 'B' has six alternatives (two alternatives are extra).Q2(3)योग्य जोड्या लावा : सावो पावलो
‘अ’ स्तंभ ‘ब’ स्तंभ क्षेत्रभेट (i) केंद्रित वस्ती पानझडी वने (ii) पँटानल सावो पावलो (iii) खेजडी ब्राझील (iv) प्रश्नावली (v) साग (vi) सुंदरबन Match the entry 'Sao Paulo' from column 'A' with the correct alternative from column 'B'.Column 'B' (i) Nucleated settlement (ii) Pantanal (iii) Khejadi (iv) Questionnaire (v) Teak (vi) Sundarban Settlement Patterns - ब्राझीलच्या नकाशा आराखड्यात माहिती भरा व सूची तयार करा (कोणतेही चार) :Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil. Write the names and give index (any four).Q4(A)(1)ब्राझीलच्या नकाशा आराखड्यात माहिती भरा व सूची तयार करा : ब्राझीलची राजधानीMark the Capital of Brazil in the outline map of Brazil, write its name and give the index.Rural and Urban Settlements
March 2025
3 q
- Q2(4)वेगळा घटक ओळखा : वस्त्यांच्या केंद्रीकरणासाठी प्रमुख घटक :Find the odd man out : Favourable factors for concentration of settlements.
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Factors Affecting Settlement - तुम्हास पुरविलेल्या ब्राझीलच्या नकाशा आराखड्यात पुढील घटक दाखवा व चिन्हांची सूची तयार करा (कोणतेही चार) :Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil supplied to you and give index (any four).Q4(A)(3)ब्राझीलची राजधानीMark the Capital of Brazil in the outline map of Brazil and give the index.Rural and Urban Settlements
- भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा (कोणतेही दोन) :Give geographical reasons for the following (any two).Q5(3)ईशान्य ब्राझीलमध्ये वस्त्या विरळ आहेत.Settlements are sparse in North-Eastern Brazil.Factors Affecting Settlement
July 2024
1 q
- Q5(3)भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा : ईशान्य ब्राझीलमध्ये वस्त्या विरळ आहेत.Give geographical reason (any two of Q. 5): Settlements are sparse in North-Eastern Brazil.Factors Affecting Settlement
March 2024
2 q
- Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil. Write the names and give index (any four).Q4(A)(6)Mark on the outline map of Brazil: Capital of Brazil. Write the name and give the index.Rural and Urban Settlements
- Q5(3)Give geographical reason (any two of Q. 5): Settlements become sparse as we move towards the Amazon river basin.Factors Affecting Settlement
July 2020
1 q
- Q3(5)Answer in one sentence: Which type of settlements are found in the North Indian plains?Settlement Patterns
The 7 board questions to practise first
The questions the board asked again come first, most asked first. Each one says how often and when.
Question 1
Asked 3 times: Mar 2024, Mar 2025, Jul 2025
Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil. Write the names and give index (any four).Q4(A)(1)ब्राझीलच्या नकाशा आराखड्यात माहिती भरा व सूची तयार करा : ब्राझीलची राजधानीMark the Capital of Brazil in the outline map of Brazil, write its name and give the index.Question 2
Asked 3 times: Mar 2024*, Jul 2024, Mar 2025 (* = numbers or wording changed that year)
Give geographical reasons for the following (any two).Q5(3)ईशान्य ब्राझीलमध्ये वस्त्या विरळ आहेत.Settlements are sparse in North-Eastern Brazil.Question 3
This type asked 4 times: Jul 2020, Mar 2025, Mar 2026, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Give geographical reasons for the following (any two) :Q5(4)भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा : सावो पावलो येथे मानवी वस्ती केंद्रित झालेली आहे.Give geographical reasons : Sao Paulo has nucleated Settlement.Question 4
Asked once: Mar 2026 (same type asked 4 times)
Give geographical reasons (any two).Q5(3)भौगोलिक कारणे लिहा : पाण्याची उपलब्धता हा लोकवस्तीस चालना देणारा प्रमुख घटक आहे.Give geographical reasons : Availability of water is a major factor affecting settlements.Question 5
Asked once: Mar 2025 (same type asked 4 times)
Q2(4)वेगळा घटक ओळखा : वस्त्यांच्या केंद्रीकरणासाठी प्रमुख घटक :Find the odd man out : Favourable factors for concentration of settlements.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 6
Asked once: Jul 2020 (same type asked 4 times)
Q3(5)Answer in one sentence: Which type of settlements are found in the North Indian plains?Question 7
Asked once: Mar 2026
Q4(A)(2)ब्राझीलच्या नकाशा आराखड्यात माहिती भरा व सूची तयार करा : रिओ दी जनेरीओMark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : Rio de Janeiro.