Question

Choose the characteristics of 'clustered settlements'?

Options

• Mainly found in Himachal Pradesh

• Mainly found in lower valleys of the Himalayas.

• Mainly found in Rajasthan.

• Mainly found in fertile alluvial plains.

Answer 1

Mainly found in fertile alluvial plains.

Explanation:

Clustered settlements are characterized by houses grouped closely together, often in fertile alluvial plains where agricultural land is abundant and suitable for cultivation. These settlements are common in regions with high agricultural productivity, enabling close-knit communities to thrive.