MCQ "Human Settlements" Chapter 3 Class 12 Geography महाराष्ट्र

Human Settlements and Land Use

1. What is a "single functional settlement"?

A settlement with multiple economic activities

A settlement focused on one primary activity

A settlement with no economic activities

A settlement with multiple administrative roles

Question 1 of 20

2. What does the Central Business District (CBD) in a city represent?

The outskirts of a city

A high-density residential area

The core area of commercial and economic activity

A recreational zone

Question 2 of 20

3. What distinguishes high-order service settlements?

They are smaller with fewer services.

They offer specialized services and have a larger influence.

They are located in rural areas.

They cater only to local populations.

Question 3 of 20

4. Which term is used to describe land not fit for cultivation due to terrain or lack of water?

Current fallow

Barren and wastelands

Permanent pasture

Culturable wasteland

Question 4 of 20

5. What leads to the development of suburbs around a metropolitan city?

Migration to rural areas

Economic growth and urbanization

Reduced urban population

Decreased land value in cities

Question 5 of 20

6. What is an example of non-agricultural land use in rural areas?

Forests

Settlements and roads

Permanent pastures

Miscellaneous tree crops

Question 6 of 20

7. How is fallow land different from barren land?

Fallow land is uncultivated for rest, whereas barren land is uncultivable.

Fallow land is infertile, whereas barren land is fertile.

Fallow land is for recreational use, whereas barren land is for mining.

Fallow land is used for construction, whereas barren land is for agriculture.

Question 7 of 20

8. What is the primary use of recreational areas in urban land use?

Housing development

Entertainment and leisure activities

Industrial growth

Commercial expansion

Question 8 of 20

9. What factor mainly influences the location of rural settlements?

Political stability

Natural resources and environmental conditions

Proximity to metropolitan areas

Availability of advanced infrastructure

Question 9 of 20

10. What describes "land cover"?

The purpose of land use

The physical surface characteristics of the land

The economic activities carried out on land

The administrative division of land

Question 10 of 20

11. What is a characteristic of radial settlement patterns?

Housing in straight lines

Development around a central feature

Scattered housing

Housing in a triangular form

Question 11 of 20

12. What is the primary economic function of rural settlements?

Industrial production

Transportation management

Agricultural activities

Commercial trade

Question 12 of 20

13. What distinguishes a compact settlement?

It has widely spaced houses.

It has closely spaced houses and infrastructure.

It develops along roads or rivers.

It is a temporary settlement.

Question 13 of 20

14. What is a primary feature of mining settlements?

Focus on commercial trade

Dependency on agriculture

Establishment near mineral resources

Dense residential development

Question 14 of 20

15. Which type of settlement is most influenced by economic factors?

Isolated settlements

Urban settlements

Rural settlements

Dispersed settlements

Question 15 of 20

16. What is a patternless settlement?

A settlement with organized housing

A settlement without a clear spatial arrangement

A settlement formed in a circular pattern

A settlement along a river

Question 16 of 20

17. What type of area is often designated for public offices and institutions in cities?

Recreational zones

Institutional areas

Residential zones

Mixed land use zones

Question 17 of 20

18. What is a key feature of isolated settlements?

Proximity to other settlements

Scattered housing with no nearby neighbors

Dense housing in a central location

A linear arrangement of houses

Question 18 of 20

19. What drives the conversion of rural land to urban use?

Declining urban populations

Population growth and urbanization

Reduced agricultural productivity

Government conservation policies

Question 19 of 20

20. What is the significance of understanding both land use and land cover?

It helps conserve agricultural land.

It provides a comprehensive view of an area's physical and functional aspects.

It aids in isolating urban zones from rural ones.

It ensures balanced population growth.

Question 20 of 20

Human Settlements and Land Use

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