Question

Local names like Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla, Dhani etc. are examples of which of the following types of rural settlements in India?

• A. Clustered settlement
• B. Semi-clustered settlement
• C. Hamleted settlement
• D. Dispersed settlement

Hint:

Focus on the characteristics of different rural settlement patterns like clustered, hamleted, and dispersed when studying rural geography.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

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.