What do you understand by the term ‘settlement’?

Ans. A settlement is a place where people establish their homes. It may range from a small group of houses in a village to a large city with complex infrastructure. Settlements develop in areas where basic necessities like water, fertile land, and suitable climate are available. They are broadly classified into rural and urban settlements. Rural settlements are small and mainly depend on agriculture, while urban settlements are larger and involve various economic activities like trade, industry, and services.