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Distinguish between clustered and semi clustered rural settlements of India, stating three points of distinction.

Answer:

The basic differences between clustered and semi-clustered rural settlement of India are:

(i) Rural settlements derive their life support from land based primary activities while urban settlements depend on industrial production and various services, construction of high rise technological buildings and structures.

(ii) The cities act as a mode of economic growth. They provide goods and services to both urban and rural centres.

(iii) Both settlements differ in social relationship, attitude and outlook.