12th Class Geography Solved Paper - Geography 2017 Delhi Set-III

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    Explain any three points of distinction between 'Hamleted rural settlements' and 'Dispersed rural settlements of India'.

    Answer:

    S. No. Hamleted Rural Settlement Dispersed Rural Settlement
    1. Compact settlement are normally found in fertile plains or river valleys. Dispersed Settlement are normally found in mountainous highland ridges, forested areas and desert and semi desert.
    2. Main occupation is agriculture. Main occupation is cattle rearing, lumbering etc.
    3. The houses are located adjacent to each other and from a compact block. They are comparatively small in size and provide less living space. The houses are located at a distance from each other. They are comparatively bigger and provide more living space.
    4. Fields in compact settlements are small. Fields in dispersed settlements are large.
    5. Streets are generally dirty due to lack of sanitation. Dispersed settlement are normally neat and clean.
    6. People live together and lead social life. People lead isolated life since house are at a distance.


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