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A village in Uttarakhand has a dense cluster of houses with narrow lanes, surrounded by farmland. Which settlement type best describes this?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 7 · Geography · Human Environment - Settlement, Transport and Communication
  1. Linear
  2. Dispersed
  3. Compact
  4. Radial
Answer
Compact

The correct answer is Compact — Answer: Compact.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify key features: dense cluster of houses in a small area.
  2. Recognise that dense clustering with narrow lanes is characteristic of a compact settlement.
  3. Choose the option that matches this description.
  4. Answer: Compact.
Common mistake: Confusing dispersed and compact settlements

Concept tested: Settlement classification

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