Identify the correct word from the given options, which means the following:
A cluster of houses in a village.

a) Mohalla
b) Hamlet
c) Colony
d) Sector

Hint: ‘Hamlet’ refers to a small village or settlement lacking necessary resources, especially in Britain. The word ‘hamlet’ also holds a literary context and meanings.

Complete answer:

Let’s look at the given options-
Option a ‘Mohalla’ means a community which consists of its own residential areas, mosques/ temples, schools, markets, etc. This option is incorrect because the given meaning specifies only a cluster of houses and states no other facilities to be present.
Option b ‘Hamlet’ is the correct option. Hamlet means a small village or a small cluster of settlements in or around a village. The meaning of this option is quite similar to the meaning given.
Option c ‘Colony’ means a group of people of one nationality or race under partial or full political control. The colony is a much wider term compared to the given meaning. So, the option is incorrect.
Option d ‘Sector’ is an area that is distinct or different from the other areas. The option is incorrect because it has no connection with the given meaning.
The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note: Do not get confused between Option a ‘Mohalla’ and Option b ‘Hamlet’. Mohalla can also be in a village but it consists of its own resources which is not the case with Hamlet.