Q.3 (2) Differentiate between Nucleated and Dispersed settlement.
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Answer: In a nucleated settlement the houses are clustered together, whereas in a dispersed settlement they are scattered far apart.
| Point | Nucleated settlement | Dispersed settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Houses are built close together in a compact cluster. | Houses are scattered far apart, often on individual farms. |
| Found in | Fertile plains and river valleys with good water supply. | Hilly areas, forests, deserts, areas of extensive farming. |
| Causes | Fertile soil, water supply, need for security and social life. | Scattered cultivable land, rugged relief, scarcity of water; security not an issue. |
| Size | Usually large villages with many houses. | Small, with few houses. |
| Example | Villages of the Ganga plain. | Settlements in the Konkan hills, the prairie farms. |
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