MCQ Chapter 3 Geography Class 12 Maharashtra Board Human Settlements and Land Use 1. What is a "single functional settlement"?A settlement with multiple economic activitiesA settlement focused on one primary activityA settlement with no economic activitiesA settlement with multiple administrative rolesQuestion 1 of 202. What does the Central Business District (CBD) in a city represent?The outskirts of a cityA high-density residential areaThe core area of commercial and economic activityA recreational zoneQuestion 2 of 203. 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 204. Which term is used to describe land not fit for cultivation due to terrain or lack of water?Current fallowBarren and wastelandsPermanent pastureCulturable wastelandQuestion 4 of 205. What leads to the development of suburbs around a metropolitan city?Migration to rural areasEconomic growth and urbanizationReduced urban populationDecreased land value in citiesQuestion 5 of 206. What is an example of non-agricultural land use in rural areas?ForestsSettlements and roadsPermanent pasturesMiscellaneous tree cropsQuestion 6 of 207. 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 208. What is the primary use of recreational areas in urban land use?Housing developmentEntertainment and leisure activitiesIndustrial growthCommercial expansionQuestion 8 of 209. What factor mainly influences the location of rural settlements?Political stabilityNatural resources and environmental conditionsProximity to metropolitan areasAvailability of advanced infrastructureQuestion 9 of 2010. What describes "land cover"?The purpose of land useThe physical surface characteristics of the landThe economic activities carried out on landThe administrative division of landQuestion 10 of 2011. What is a characteristic of radial settlement patterns?Housing in straight linesDevelopment around a central featureScattered housingHousing in a triangular formQuestion 11 of 2012. What is the primary economic function of rural settlements?Industrial productionTransportation managementAgricultural activitiesCommercial tradeQuestion 12 of 2013. 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 2014. What is a primary feature of mining settlements?Focus on commercial tradeDependency on agricultureEstablishment near mineral resourcesDense residential developmentQuestion 14 of 2015. Which type of settlement is most influenced by economic factors?Isolated settlementsUrban settlementsRural settlementsDispersed settlementsQuestion 15 of 2016. What is a patternless settlement?A settlement with organized housingA settlement without a clear spatial arrangementA settlement formed in a circular patternA settlement along a riverQuestion 16 of 2017. What type of area is often designated for public offices and institutions in cities?Recreational zonesInstitutional areasResidential zonesMixed land use zonesQuestion 17 of 2018. What is a key feature of isolated settlements?Proximity to other settlementsScattered housing with no nearby neighborsDense housing in a central locationA linear arrangement of housesQuestion 18 of 2019. What drives the conversion of rural land to urban use?Declining urban populationsPopulation growth and urbanizationReduced agricultural productivityGovernment conservation policiesQuestion 19 of 2020. 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 Loading...
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