Which of the following is NOT a type of rural settlements?
I. Hamleted
II. Dispersed
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Types of Rural Settlements:
Rural settlements in India can be broadly classified into four types:
Clustered Settlements: These are characterized by houses being clustered closely together and narrow lanes.
Semi-Clustered Settlements: These are formed by the fragmentation of a larger village or by the separate settlement of a particular community.
Partialized Settlements: When a settlement is physically divided into several units but retains the same name (e.g., pada, hamlet, pali).
Dispersed or Isolated Settlements: These are scattered far apart, in fields or on mountains (e.g., in Meghalaya or some parts of the Himalayas).