GEOGRAPHY OPTIONAL – PAPER I
PAGE 21 : SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY
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1. Meaning of Settlement
A settlement refers to a place where people live, build houses and carry out economic, social and cultural activities.
Settlements represent the most visible expression of human occupation of space.
Exam Importance: Conceptual questions + diagram-based answers
2. Types of Settlements
(a) Rural Settlements
- Primary economic activities dominate
- Low population density
(b) Urban Settlements
- Secondary & tertiary activities
- High population density
3. Rural Settlements – Characteristics
- Agriculture-based economy
- Close relationship with land
- Strong community ties
4. Patterns of Rural Settlements
(a) Compact (Nucleated) Settlements
- Houses close together
- Found in fertile plains
(b) Dispersed Settlements
- Houses scattered
- Found in hilly and forest regions
(c) Linear Settlements
- Develop along roads, rivers or canals
Diagram Mandatory: Compact vs dispersed settlement sketches
5. Factors Affecting Rural Settlements
- Relief
- Water availability
- Soil fertility
- Security
- Culture & traditions
6. Urban Settlements – Meaning
Urban settlements are characterised by large population size, high density and dominance of non-agricultural activities.
7. Classification of Urban Settlements
- Towns
- Cities
- Metropolitan cities
- Mega cities
Indian Examples: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
8. Urban Morphology (City Structure)
Models of Urban Structure
- Burgess Concentric Zone Model
- Hoyt Sector Model
- Harris & Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model
Diagram Tip: Simple labelled city models fetch high marks
9. Urbanisation – Trends & Issues
- Rapid urban growth
- Slums & informal settlements
- Urban sprawl
- Infrastructure stress
GS Link: Smart Cities, urban planning, sustainability
10. Indian Settlement Pattern
- Village-dominated settlement system
- Growing urban agglomerations
- Regional imbalance in urbanisation
11. Answer Writing Strategy
- Define settlement type clearly
- Use neat diagrams
- Give Indian examples
- Link with development
Golden Rule: Settlement pattern diagram = guaranteed marks
PYQ Orientation
- Rural settlement patterns
- Urban morphology models
- Urbanisation challenges
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