Study the given diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow:

(9.1) Identify and name the pattern of rural settlement shown in the diagram.

(9.2) Explain any two characteristics of this type of pattern of rural settlement.

OR

Study the given diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow:

(9.1) Identify and name the pattern of rural settlement shown in the diagram.

(9.2) Explain any two characteristics of this type of rural settlement.

9.1 Circular Pattern. The village, in the above picture, has developed around the lake/tank. Hence, it is a circular pattern of settlement.

9.2

•Circular villages develop around lakes, tanks, fallow land, etc.

•Often such villages are planned in such a way that the central part remains open and is used for keeping the animals to protect them from wild animals.

OR

(9.1) Star-like pattern. The village, in the above diagram, has several roads converging to a centre. Hence, it is a star-like pattern of settlement.

(9.2) 1. Star-like pattern of settlement has many roads converging at a centre, and often the converging point is the main joint in the village.

2. Houses are built along the roads to form a star-shaped settlement pattern.