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Question
In which one of the following environments does one expect the presence of dispersed rural settlements?
Options
Alluvial plains of Ganga
Arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan
Lower valleys of Himalayas
Forests and hills in north-east
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Solution
Forests and hills in north-east
Explanation:
Houses are built far apart in the forests and mountainous regions of northeast India due to the fragmented nature of the land, dense forests, and tough terrain. People clear small areas of land (jhum agriculture) on steep slopes, leaving villages dispersed or scattered rather than crowded together.
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