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 the north-east

Answer 1

Forests and hills in the north-east

Explanation:

Houses are built far apart in the forests and mountainous regions of northeast India due to the fragmented land, dense forests, and rugged terrain. People clear small plots of land (jhum agriculture) on steep slopes, leaving villages dispersed rather than crowded together.