Identify the characteristics of compact or nucleated settlements:

A. Houses are built very close to each other.
B. Communities share common occupation.
C. Mainly found in fertile plains.
D. Houses are interspersed with fields.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (B), (C) only.

Option D is a feature of dispersed settlements.

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 and share common occupations(B).

Dispersed Settlements: In these settlements, houses are spaced far apart and often interspersed with fields. A cultural feature such as a place of worship or a market, binds the settlement together.