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Local names like Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla, Dhani etc. are examples of which of the following types of rural settlements in India?
Local names like Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla, Dhani etc. are examples of which of the following types of rural settlements in India?
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Focus on the characteristics of different rural settlement patterns like clustered, hamleted, and dispersed when studying rural geography.
Updated On: May 12, 2025
- Clustered settlement
- Semi-clustered settlement
- Hamleted settlement
- Dispersed settlement
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Local names like Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla, and Dhani are examples of hamleted settlements. These are small rural settlements that consist of a number of dispersed houses grouped together but still retain a level of individual separation.
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