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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which city is an example of an administrative town?

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

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

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

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

<p>Religious and cultural town (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical background of ancient towns in India?

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

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

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