Specialized Services and Functions of Towns and Cities
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What is the defining characteristic of urban settlements in India?

  • They are located outside city or town
  • They are generally compact and larger in size (correct)
  • They are dispersed or isolated
  • They consist of isolated huts or hamlets
  • Where do dispersed or isolated settlement patterns appear in India?

  • In remote jungles and on small hills with farms or pasture on the slopes (correct)
  • In coastal regions
  • In densely populated urban areas
  • In the central business districts of major cities
  • Which areas in India have the type of settlement characterized by isolated huts or hamlets?

  • Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Telangana
  • Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Punjab
  • Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat
  • Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala (correct)
  • What was the status of towns during the prehistoric times in India?

    <p>They flourished since prehistoric times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of town would be described as a garrison town?

    <p>Mining town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is an example of an administrative town?

    <p>New Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of town is primarily engaged in export and import activities?

    <p>Transport town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of town is known for its religious/cultural significance?

    <p>Religious and cultural town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of Indian towns based on their evolution in different periods?

    <p>Ancient towns, Medieval towns, and Modern towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the population range of cities as per the text?

    <p>Between one lakh to one million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical background of ancient towns in India?

    <p>Spanning over 2000 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of towns are known as fort towns according to the text?

    <p>Medieval towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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