GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Where did early humans choose to settle?
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Near the coastline
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Near mountains
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Near rivers
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Near the deserts
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The prehistoric people settled near the banks of rivers because of the easily available water for irrigation, and the favourable climatic conditions that helped their crops to grow. Q. Why are villages usually located near river banks?
Detailed explanation-2: -River valleys were home to the earliest settlements because they provided easy access to water and had fertile lands. Due to these reasons, agriculture could be practised with a lot more ease in river valleys.
Detailed explanation-3: -The settlements grew near the river valleys as water was available and land was fertile.
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