GeographyIndia-People and Economy: Human Settlements

In which type of rural settlements, people are living for security or…

In which type of rural settlements, people are living for security or defence reason?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Clustered

A clustered settlement is a compact village. So a compact village built for safety is a clustered settlement.

NCERT (2026-27): “Clustered Settlements The clustered rural settlement is a compact or closely built up area of houses. … Sometimes, people live in compact village for security or defence reasons, such as in the Bundelkhand region of central India and in Nagaland.”