Answer: The three main patterns of settlement are dispersed, nucleated and linear.
Explanation:
Dispersed settlements are found in tribal areas covering central part of India, eastern and southern Rajasthan, Himalayan slopes and land with dissected and uneven topography. Homesteads or farmsteads or wheat producing areas in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh also belong to this category.
Example of a linear settlement: Champlain, Quebec, Canada is an example of a linear settlement.
