Question

Differentiate between nucleated and scattered settlements.

Answer 1

Differences between nucleated settlements and scattered settlements are as follows:

1. In nucleated settlements, houses are close to each other. On the other hand, in scattered settlements, houses are away from each other.
2. Social services are available in nucleated settlements. On the other hand, social services are not much available in scattered settlements.
3. The size of the population in nucleated settlements is comparatively large. On the other hand, the size of the population in scattered settlements is comparatively limited.

Answer 2

	Nucleated Settlements	Scattered Settlements
(i)	Houses are close together.	Houses are far away from each other.
(ii)	These settlements are close to water sources. They are self-dependent due to fertile plains, transport hubs, mining centres, defence, health, education and social factors.	They rely on centrally situated villages for their daily needs. Facilities and services in these villages are inadequate.
(iii)	People from many castes, faiths, races, and philosophies coexist in these towns, resulting in a more socially cohesive community.	These communities have a small population; hence, there is little social life.