The units locally called panna, para, palli, nagla and dhani, are associated with which of the following rural settlement?

Correct option is C

Hamleted settlements are characterized by smaller, scattered units within a larger village, often referred to by different local names such as panna, para, palli, nagla, and dhani in different regions of India. These small hamlets are part of a larger rural community but are physically separated from the main settlement. 
Information Booster:
· Hamleted settlements are common in rural India, where villages are divided into smaller, scattered units. Each unit may have its own name, reflecting local cultural or geographical factors.
· These smaller units often serve specific functions, like housing particular castes or occupational groups within the larger community.
Additional Knowledge:
Clustered settlement: Incorrect. In clustered settlements, houses are closely spaced, and there is no significant separation into smaller units or hamlets.
Agglomerated settlement: Incorrect. This term generally refers to a concentration of people or settlements, but not specifically related to the local terms mentioned.
Fragmented settlement: Incorrect. Fragmented settlements are divided into separate, discontinuous areas, but the specific local terms mentioned are associated with hamleted settlements.