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Differentiate between :
Nucleated and Dispersed Settlement
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Nucleated Settlement | Dispersed Settlement |
| (i) | A Settlement where buildings or houses are grouped or clustered around a central point or nucleus is known as a nucleated settlement. | A Settlement where buildings or houses are scattered or dispersed is known as a dispersed settlement. |
| (ii) | Houses or buildings are very close to each other. There may be a common wall between the two houses. | Houses or buildings are far from each other. One house may be at a distance of half a kilometre from the other. |
| (iii) | Geographical factors such as springs or fertile river valleys are favourable. | Geographical factors such as extreme climate, barren land, etc, are favourable. |
| (iv) | For example, settlements in river valleys. | For example, settlements in the desert of Rajasthan. |
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