Urban Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Urban Settlements starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe any one environmental problem caused by urbanization.
Describe any one way to improve living conditions in urban slums.
Explain the difference between a 'city' and a 'megacity'.
Explain the term 'urban agglomeration'.
Explain the term 'urban sprawl'.
Name any two problems faced by people living in slums.
Name any two types of urban settlements.
State any one reason for the growth of urban settlements in India.
Which of the following is a feature of a megacity? (1) Population less than 1 lakh (2) Advanced infrastructure (3) Predominantly agricultural economy (4) Low population density
Which of the following is a major cause of slum development in urban areas? (1) High agricultural productivity (2) Lack of employment opportunities (3) Industrialization (4) Rural-urban migration
Which of the following is a planned city in India? (1) Mumbai (2) Chennai (3) Chandigarh (4) Kolkata
Which of the following is a planned urban settlement? (1) Delhi (2) Mumbai (3) Chandigarh (4) Varanasi
Fill in the blank: The area where the city merges with the countryside is called the __________ zone.
Fill in the blank: The headquarters of a district is usually located in a __________.
Fill in the blank: The largest urban agglomeration in India is __________.
Fill in the blank: The movement of people from rural to urban areas is called __________.
True or False: Urban settlements are always located near rivers.
True or False: Urban settlements are always planned and organized.
True or False: Urban settlements are important centers of economic activities.
True or False: Urban settlements are less prone to pollution than rural settlements.
