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How have the settlements changed over a period of time?                                                                           

Answer:

(i) In the early times, human beings lived on trees and in caves.

(ii) When they started to grow crops, it became necessary to have a permanent home.

(iii) The settlements grew near the river valleys as water was available and land was fertile.

(iv) Human settlements became larger with the development of trade, commerce and manufacturing.

(v) Settlement flourished and civilisations developed near river valleys.