Urban Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Urban Settlements starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'slum' in the context of urban settlements.
Describe any one way to make urban settlements more sustainable.
Explain the difference between a town and a city.
Explain the term 'metropolitan city'.
Explain the term 'urban infrastructure'.
Explain the term 'urban planning'.
Explain the term 'urban-rural fringe'.
List any two factors that influence the location of urban settlements.
Which of the following is a function of a port city? (1) Mining (2) Fishing (3) Trade and transport (4) Agriculture
Which of the following is a major environmental problem in urban settlements? (1) Soil erosion (2) Air pollution (3) Desertification (4) Deforestation
Which of the following is a planned city in India? (1) Varanasi (2) Chandigarh (3) Mumbai (4) Jaipur
Which of the following is a planned satellite town near Delhi? (1) Noida (2) Varanasi (3) Pune (4) Surat
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the area in a city where most commercial activities take place.
Fill in the blank: The area surrounding a city and influenced by it is called its __________ area.
Fill in the blank: The central business district (CBD) is usually located at the __________ of a city.
Fill in the blank: The movement of people from rural to urban areas is called __________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Urban settlements always have better healthcare facilities than rural areas.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Urban settlements are always planned.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Urban settlements are important centers of culture and education.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Urban settlements in India are evenly distributed across all states.
