Question

2. Settlements built around ponds or reservoirs are called
a. linear
b. circular
d. rural
c. nuclear​

Answer 1

Settlements built around ponds or reservoirs are called :

$\color{Lime}{d.Rural}$

Generally rural settlements are established near water sources due to need of fishing, agriculture and other rural occupation

Answer 2

Circular settlements: Settlements built around ponds or reservoirs are called circular settlements.