Settlement patterns are influenced by the physical environment and cultural factors. A lake serves as a significant physical feature attracting settlement. The necessity of access to water and the presence of a distinct central point naturally encourage a circular or semi-circular arrangement of dwellings around it.
Which one of the following forms of settlement develops around a lake ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2023 · Topic: General Concept (Spatial Distribution and Patterns (Fundamental Idea))
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