Explain the factors affecting the location of rural settlements.

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Water supply : Normalv rural settlements are located near water points like rivers, Lakes and springs where water can be obtianed easily.
Land : Most of the people settle near the fertile land for agriculture purposes.
Upland location : In the flood plains and marshy lands people have built settlements on highter areas for the sake of protection.
Building materials : Rural settlements are constructed with available building materials like mud, wood and stone etc.
Defence : Due to political instability and hostility villages were built on hills and islands. In india most of the forts are located on higher grounds or hills.

kratos · Answer 1 · 2021-03-15T19:26:59+0000

Water supply : Normalv rural settlements are located near water points like rivers, Lakes and springs where water can be obtianed easily.
Land : Most of the people settle near the fertile land for agriculture purposes.
Upland location : In the flood plains and marshy lands people have built settlements on highter areas for the sake of protection.
Building materials : Rural settlements are constructed with available building materials like mud, wood and stone etc.
Defence : Due to political instability and hostility villages were built on hills and islands. In india most of the forts are located on higher grounds or hills.

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