Urban Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Urban Settlements starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the term 'metropolitan city'.
Describe one way in which urban settlements can be made more sustainable.
Describe the term 'slum' in the context of urban settlements.
Explain any one challenge faced by urban settlements in India.
Explain the difference between a town and a city.
Explain the term 'urban agglomeration'.
Explain the term 'urbanization'.
List any two advantages of living in urban settlements.
Which of the following is a feature of a smart city? (1) Poor sanitation (2) Use of technology (3) Lack of transport (4) Unplanned growth
Which of the following is a feature of planned urban settlements? (1) Narrow, unpaved roads (2) Organized layout (3) Lack of sanitation (4) Random construction
Which of the following is a major environmental problem caused by urban settlements? (1) Soil erosion (2) Air pollution (3) Desertification (4) Deforestation
Which of the following is a major problem faced by urban settlements? (1) Water scarcity (2) Lack of transport (3) Low population density (4) Abundant open space
Fill in the blank: The area surrounding a city, often developed as residential suburbs, is called the __________ area.
Fill in the blank: The government body responsible for planning and development in urban areas is called the __________.
Fill in the blank: The largest urban settlement in India by population is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main occupation of people in urban settlements is __________.
True or False: Urban settlements are always located near rivers.
True or False: Urban settlements are centers of economic activities.
True or False: Urban settlements contribute to economic development of a country.
True or False: Urban settlements usually have better educational and healthcare facilities than rural settlements.
