Identify which is not a feature of nucleated settlements.
A. Communities are closely knit.
B. People share common occupations.
C. Settlements size is relatively large.
D. Economic activities are very specialized.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → C and D Only
A nucleated (compact) settlement is one in which a large number of houses are built very close to each other. Such villages grow along river valleys and in fertile plains.
(A) Communities are closely knit. — A feature. Houses stand very close to each other, and the communities are closely knit.
(B) People share common occupations. — A feature. Most people of such a village share common occupations.
(C) Settlements size is relatively large. — Not a feature. These are rural settlements, and the size of rural settlements is relatively small.
(D) Economic activities are very specialized. — Not a feature. Rural settlements are dominated by primary activities such as agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing. Specialised secondary and tertiary activities belong to urban settlements.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “(i) Compact or Nucleated settlements: These settlements are those in which large number of houses are built very close to each other. Such settlements develop along river valleys and in fertile plains. Communities are closely knit and share common occupations.” “Rural Settlements … Rural settlements are most closely and directly related to land. They are dominated by primary activities such as agriculture, animal husbandary, fishing etc. The settlements size is relatively small.” |