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Explain the nature of rural settlements. Describe any four problems related to rural settlements of the world. |
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Answer» Rural settlements are most closely and directly related to land. People are generally engaged in primary activities such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing etc. The settlement size is relatively small. The problems related to the rural settlements of the world are mentioned below Water Supply - Water supply is not adequate. People, particularly in mountainous and arid regions have to walk long distances to fetch drinking water. Water borne diseases - Cholera and jaundice are the common diseases which breakout in villages. Drought and Floods - The countries of south Asia face conditions of drought and floods very often. Crop cultivation sequences, in the absence of irrigation, also suffer. Health Problem - The general absence of toilets garbage disposal facilities cause heath related problems. |
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