Question

A dead settlement is termed as:
• [
A.] Dynapolis
• [
B.] Acropolis
• [
C.] Hemlet
• [
D.] Necropolis
• [E.] Eopolis Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. D
• B. B
• C. A and C
• D. E

Hint:

Important settlement terms:
• Necropolis $\rightarrow$ City of the dead
• Acropolis $\rightarrow$ Fortified upper city
• Hamlet $\rightarrow$ Small rural settlement
• Eopolis $\rightarrow$ Primitive settlement stage

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Different terms are used in urban studies and settlement geography to describe specific types of settlements and urban forms. A Necropolis literally means: \[ \text{“City of the Dead”} \] and refers to a burial ground or dead settlement associated with tombs and cemeteries.

Step 1: Understand the meaning of Necropolis.
The term Necropolis is derived from Greek words:
• Necro $\rightarrow$ Dead
• Polis $\rightarrow$ City Hence, a dead settlement is termed as: \[ \text{Necropolis} \]

Step 2: Analyze the given options.
• Dynapolis -- Refers to dynamic or rapidly growing urban forms.
• Acropolis -- Elevated fortified part of an ancient Greek city.
• Hemlet (Hamlet) -- Small rural settlement.
• Necropolis -- City of the dead or dead settlement. \checkmark
• Eopolis -- Early stage of urban settlement development. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ {D} \]