In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 10, titled "Human Settlements", students study the characteristics, types, and distribution of settlements. The chapter explores the factors influencing rural and urban settlements, the patterns of settlements, and the functional classifications of urban centers. It highlights the processes of urbanization, challenges faced by urban areas, and the importance of sustainable development in human settlements.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Geography Chapter 10 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Human Settlements.
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Class 12 Geography Chapter 10 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Geography Chapter 10: Human Settlements. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which among the followings is NOT the correct feature of rural settlements?
(a) The rural settlements derive their basic needs from land based primary activities.
(b) In rural settlement, social relations among them are intimate.
(c) In rural areas way of life is complex and fast.
(d) The sparsely located small settlements.
2. Which one of the following is the feature of clustered settlements?
(a) They are fragmented (b) They are isolated
(c) Closely built-up area of houses (d) Units are known as panna, para, palli etc.
3. Choose the correct pair from the following:
(a) Industrial town - Vishakhapatnam (b) Transport town - Satna
(c) Commercial town - Bhilai (d) Administrative town - Bhopal
4. Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option :
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Column I
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Column II
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i. Clustered
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a. Isolated settlement
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ii. Semi-clustered
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b. Units are locally known as Panna, Para, Palli etc.
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iii. Hamleted
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c. Fragmented settlement
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iv. Dispersed
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d. Closely built up region
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CUET Free Master Classes:
(a) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d (b) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a (c) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d (d) i-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-d
5. Which of the following is an example of Medieval town?
(a) Daman (b) Agra (c) Patliputra (d) Madurai
Class 12 Geography Chapter 10 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 10: Human Settlements. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Examine any three causes for the development of compact rural settlements in India.
(CBSE 2023, 3M)
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- Evaluate any three features of the ‘clustered rural settlements’ in India.
(CBSE 2019, 3M)
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- Describe any three features of clustered rural settlements in India.
(CBSE 2019, 3M)
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- What are hamleted settlements? Mention any two areas of India where such settlements are found.
(CBSE 2013, 3M)
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- Describe any three features of urban settlements in India.
(CBSE 2019, 3M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 10: Human Settlements
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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Human Settlements
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10.1 Introduction
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10.2 Types of Settlements
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10.3 Patterns of Rural Settlements
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10.4 Factors Influencing Settlement Patterns
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10.5 Urban Settlements
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10.6 Functional Classification of Towns
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10.7 Challenges and Sustainable Development
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 10
In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 10, "Human Settlements," students examine the types and patterns of settlements and the factors influencing them. The chapter focuses on the differences between rural and urban settlements, functional classifications of towns, and the challenges of urbanization. It also emphasizes sustainable development in managing human settlements effectively.
Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding the relationship between human activities, settlement patterns, and resource management. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of settlement geography and its applications.
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