Identify the correct statements about nucleated settlement:

(A) Large number of houses are built very close to each other
(B) Communities are closely knitted
(C) Such settlements develop in fertile plains
(D) In these settlements houses are spaced apart and often interspersed with fields

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (C) only

Compact or Nucleated settlements: These settlements are those in which large number of houses are built very close to each other (A). Such settlements develop along river valleys and in fertile plains (C). Communities are closely knit (B) and share common occupations.

(D) In these settlements houses are spaced apart and often interspersed with fields: This is incorrect.