Master of Science II (Geography) Examination: Oct/Nov 2016
Semester III (Old CGPA)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper
No. Seat No.
SLR SL
486
Friday
18/11/2016
2:30 P.M
to
5:00 P.M
Settlement Geography
C
X
Instructions: All Questions are compulsory.
Draw neat and labeled diagrams and maps wherever
necessary.
Use of maps stencils is allowed.
All questions carry equal marks.
Total Marks:70
Q.1
Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
type of settlements are common in arid zones.
Nucleated Dispersed Linear
The book entitled 'Nature of settlement Geography' is written by

Jorden F.S.Hudson G.Taylor
Griffith Taylor made stages of growth of settlements.
3 5 7
theory was developed by Walter Christallter.
The concentric zone The sector The central place
The present urbanization is largely the product of revolution.
urban industrial green
Refers to the physical environment on which a city originates
and evolves.
Site Situation Morphology
Burgess model consists of concentric zones.
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Fill in the blanks. 07
Wall houses are common in forest areas.
types of economic activities are largely found in rural
settlements.
Gandhinagar in Gujarat is a/an/the town.
Harries and Ulman have developed theory of urban centres.

The K-4 central place hierarchy is based on principle.
Impact of Indus valley culture is visible up to in the east.
A standard urban area covers a large urban centre with at least a
population of
Q.2 Define Settlement Geography and distinguish between rural and urban
settlements.
14
Q.3 Explain various types and patterns of rural settlements. 14
OR
Classify the towns according to their functions with suitable examples. 14
Q.4 Write Short answers for the following questions. (any two) 14
Discuss the evolution and growth of human settlements.
Explain how site and situation affect on human settlements.
Comment on vertical growth of cities.
Explain the nature and scope of settlement Geography.
Q.5 Write Shorts Notes (any two) 14
Concept of Primate city
City region
The sector theory
Central Business District