IGNOU MGG-004 2026 2027 - Explain the classification of settlements based on Forms and Fun

Question

Explain the classification of settlements based on Forms and Functions with the help of
suitable examples.

20 Jul 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 672

Human settlements are classified on the basis of their forms and functions. This classification helps geographers understand the spatial organization, economic activities, cultural characteristics, and developmental patterns of different settlements. Form refers to the physical layout, shape, and arrangement of houses, roads, and other structures, while function refers to the dominant economic or social activities performed by the settlement. Based on forms, settlements are classified into several types. The first is the compact or nucleated settlement. In this type, houses are built close to one another around a central point such as a marketplace, temple, water source, or road junction. Such settlements are common in fertile plains where agricultural land is valuable and people prefer living together for security and social interaction. Examples include many villages in the Indo-Gangetic Plain of India. The second

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