Himalayas have dispersed settlement.

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Himalayas is found in the area of extreme climate, hilly tract and extensive cultivation.
Houses are spaced far apart. So Himalayas are considered as dispersed settlement.

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On the Basis of Topographical Sheet - Patterns of Settlement

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Chapter 2.3: Population and Settlement - Exercises [Page 170]

Chapter 2.3 Population and Settlement
Exercises | Q VII. 2. | Page 170

Where would you normally find a linear settlement?

How would you recognize a metalled on a topographical map?

How can transport and communication of an area be inferred directly from a topographical sheet?

Picture study.

Identify the type of settlement shown in the picture.

Explain permanent settlements.

Compare Nucleated settlement and scattered settlement.

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Tents and huts are the most common forms of shelter in ______ settlements.

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______ are indicated on the topo sheet with a small triangle followed by the number.

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The grid on the ______ corner of a topographical map is always the reference point or the starting point.

Houses built around a central area are known as ______ pattern.