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Urban Settlements — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 12 · Geography
Urban Settlements revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Geography syllabus.
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1. Meaning and Definition of Urban Settlements
- Urban and rural areas form a continuum, so the boundary between them is often unclear.
- A town is identified more by the activities of its inhabitants than by size alone.
- Village populations are mainly engaged in primary activities such as agriculture, forestry, lumbering, gathering, and mining.
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2. Urban Agglomeration and Urban Spread
- An urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread.
- It normally consists of a town and its adjoining urban outgrowths, or two or more physically contiguous towns with contiguous well-recognised outgrowths.
- In 2011, an urban agglomeration had to include at least one statutory town.
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3. Factors Influencing Location and Growth of Urban Centres
- Urban centres grow where economic and social conditions are favourable.
- Transportation is one of the most important factors in urban location and growth.
- Water, rail, and motor transport are the three basic means of transportation influencing urban growth.
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4. Historical Evolution of Urbanisation in India
- India has a long history of urbanisation.
- The first phase was the Harappan urban phase.
- The Harappan cities flourished for about 600 years, between 2350 B.C. and 1750 B.C.
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An urban settlement is identified mainlyUrban places are defined using demographicA statutory town is an administrativeA census town is treated asTowns with a population of 10
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What are the important topics in Urban Settlements for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Urban Settlements include Meaning and Definition of Urban Settlements, Urban Agglomeration and Urban Spread, Factors Influencing Location and Growth of Urban Centres, Historical Evolution of Urbanisation in India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 62 practice questions on Urban Settlements. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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