Why were the settlements shown at specific places? Why should they be located there? Why can’t they be located in other places?

Question

Look at the following picture. Find suitable location for human settlement and show them in picture:

Why were the settlements shown at specific places? Why should they be located there? Why can’t they be located in other places?

Answer 1

(i) Settlement A is located at a place which has direct access to main road as well as railway line which will help in easy movement of passenger as well as goods transport.

(ii) Settlement ‘B’ is located on plain land. Its location near a water body will be beneficial for agricultural purpose.

(iii) A large portion of the area shown in the picture is a region of uneven topography which is not favourable for human settlement.