Urbanisation - Questions & Answers

Question 1What is the process by which towns and cities grow called?

Question 2Which historical event caused the first major spurt in urbanisation in the 18th century?

Question 3What percentage of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050?

Question 4Which country is a city-state where 100% of the population lives in the city?

Question 5What is the primary reason for rural-urban migration?

Question 6Which invention in 18th-century England drastically changed textile production?

Question 7What happens to agricultural workers when machines are used for ploughing and harvesting?

Question 8Why do skilled craftspeople like weavers move to urban centres?

Question 9Which of the following is considered a 'pull factor' for urbanisation?

Question 10How does planned urbanisation impact resource use?

Question 11What is a positive social impact of living in cities?

Question 12What are settlements with very poor living conditions in cities called?

Question 13Which area in Mumbai is known as the largest slum in the world?

Question 14What is a major consequence of the high density of population in urban areas?

Question 15Why do crime rates often increase in unplanned urban areas?

Question 16What environmental issue is caused by the dumping of garbage in landfills?

Question 17What is a suggested way to reduce rural-urban migration?

Question 18How can the problem of overcrowding in cities be decreased?

Question 19What measure can curb the development of slums?

Question 20Who is primarily responsible for collecting and disposing of household garbage in a city?

Question 21What is the main role of NGOs like ExNoRa in urban areas?

Question 22According to the 2011 Census of India, how many people in urban areas did not have access to toilets?

Question 23Which mission was launched by the Indian government in 2014 to improve sanitation?

Question 24What is a 'Satellite City'?

Question 25Which of these is a characteristic of a satellite city?

Question 26Navi Mumbai is a satellite city of which metropolis?

Question 27Gurugram is a satellite city of which metropolis?

Question 28Which of the following is a satellite city of Kolkata?

Question 29What geographical barrier separates Navi Mumbai from Mumbai?

Question 30What defines a 'Smart City'?

Question 31What does ICT stand for?

Question 32How do Smart Cities use sensors?

Question 33Which city is cited as a global example of a Smart City?

Question 34What is a key feature of transportation in a Smart City?

Question 35What is 'e-Governance'?

Question 36Which Indian city has been selected for the Smart Cities Mission?

Question 37What is the main goal of sustainable development?

Question 38What percentage of the world's population lived in urban areas at the time the text was written?

Question 39Which satellite city is associated with Hyderabad?

Question 40What practice in Hanoi, Vietnam, is mentioned as a response to air pollution?

Question 41What happens when urbanisation is unplanned?

Question 42What is the largest and most important city of a region called?

Question 43Which of these is a satellite city of Ahmedabad?

Question 44What technology allows citizens to participate in decision-making in Smart Cities?

Question 45Which of these is NOT a satellite city of New Delhi?

Question 46What does the 'Smart Cities Mission' in India aim to provide for the poor?

Question 47How does a Smart City differ from a regular Urban Centre regarding waste?

Question 48What is the term for travelling regularly to and from one's place of work?

Question 49What is one way 'Keep India Clean' helps reduce litter?

Question 50Which major city has grown on the banks of a river, as seen in satellite images from 1991 and 2016?

Statement 1Urbanisation is the process by which towns and cities grow.

Statement 2Singapore is a city-state where 100% of the population lives in rural areas.

Statement 3The first major spurt in urbanisation occurred in the 18th century due to the Industrial Revolution.

Statement 4Currently, around 54% of the world's population lives in urban areas.

Statement 5By 2050, the proportion of people living in urban areas is expected to decrease.

Statement 6Rural-urban migration is a major cause of urbanisation.

Statement 7The use of machines in agriculture has increased the number of jobs available for agricultural workers.

Statement 8Skilled craftspeople like weavers often move to urban centres to find employment in industries.

Statement 9Access to better medical facilities in cities is considered a 'pull factor' for migration.

Statement 10Educational opportunities are generally worse in urban areas compared to rural areas.

Statement 11Planned urbanisation can lead to the efficient use of resources.

Statement 12Public transport systems like Metro rails help increase fuel consumption in cities.

Statement 13Living in cities exposes people to a variety of cultures, often making them more broad-minded.

Statement 14Unplanned urbanisation often leads to the growth of slums.

Statement 15Dharavi is the largest slum area in the world.

Statement 16Dharavi is located in the city of Kolkata.

Statement 17High population density in cities creates a scarcity of resources like water and power.

Statement 18Overpopulation in cities reduces competition in the job market.

Statement 19Crime rates in urban areas may increase due to unemployment.

Statement 20Congested roads in cities lead to lower commute times.

Statement 21Most major cities in the world have grown on the banks of a river.

Statement 22Expanding urban areas often encroach upon forest and agricultural land.

Statement 23Urbanisation has no impact on air and noise pollution levels.

Statement 24Untreated sewage from cities often pollutes nearby water bodies.

Statement 25Creating employment opportunities in rural areas can help reduce rural-urban migration.

Statement 26Building affordable houses in suburban areas can help curb the development of slums.

Statement 27Industries in cities should be encouraged to use non-renewable sources of power.

Statement 28The Municipality is responsible for collecting garbage from households.

Statement 29Citizens have no role to play in keeping their cities clean.

Statement 30ExNoRa is an NGO that works on waste management programs.

Statement 31The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in October 2014.

Statement 32The Swachh Bharat Mission aims to eradicate problems associated with sanitation.

Statement 33According to the 2011 Census, everyone in urban India had access to toilets.

Statement 34Satellite cities are large cities built to replace metropolises.

Statement 35Satellite cities are built to reduce the load on the main city's resources.

Statement 36Satellite cities are usually larger than the metropolis they surround.

Statement 37Satellite cities are separated from the metropolis by a geographical barrier.

Statement 38Satellite cities rely entirely on the metropolis for hospitals and markets.

Statement 39Satellite cities have their own municipal corporations.

Statement 40Housing in satellite cities is generally more expensive than in the metropolis.

Statement 41Gurugram is a satellite city of New Delhi.

Statement 42Navi Mumbai is a satellite city of Kolkata.

Statement 43Navi Mumbai is separated from Mumbai by a creek.

Statement 44HITEC City is a satellite city of Hyderabad.

Statement 45Gandhinagar is a satellite city of Ahmedabad.

Statement 46A Smart City uses Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to manage the city.

Statement 47ICT uses sensors to monitor the city in real-time.

Statement 48Smart cities use data analysis to improve services.

Statement 49Amsterdam is considered an example of a Smart City.

Statement 50Smart cities prioritize the use of plastic to manage waste.

Question 1Urbanisation is the process by which towns and ______ grow.

Question 2Urbanisation is marked by a gradual increase in the proportion of people living in ______ areas.

Question 3Urbanisation is largely the result of rural-urban migration and a natural growth in ______.

Question 4The first major spurt in urbanisation occurred in the ______ century.

Question 5The ______ Revolution led many workers to migrate from rural areas to urban centres.

Question 6Singapore is a city-state where ______% of its population lives in the city.

Question 7In the 18th century, steam-powered machines were invented in ______.

Question 8The system of using machines to mass-produce goods in factories brought about a radical change called the ______.

Question 9At present, around ______% of the world's population lives in urban areas.

Question 10The proportion of the world's population living in urban areas is expected to increase to 66% by ______.

Question 11Most major cities of the world have grown on the banks of a ______.

Question 12The increasing use of machines for agricultural processes has left many agricultural workers ______.

Question 13Displaced skilled craftspeople like weavers move to urban centres where their skills are absorbed by ______.

Question 14People living in urban areas have better access to facilities like piped ______ and electricity.

Question 15Advanced medical facilities in urban areas attract people who have ______ issues.

Question 16Opportunities for trade and commercial transactions are better in ______ than in rural areas.

Question 17Educational opportunities are generally better in towns and cities than in ______ areas.

Question 18One of the main causes for urbanisation is the need for better ______ of living found in urban areas.

Question 19When urbanisation takes place in a planned manner, it has a ______ impact on the lives of people.

Question 20Multi-storey apartments built on small tracts of land make efficient use of ______.

Question 21Public transport systems like the Metro rail help save fuel and ______.

Question 22Urban areas offer better ______ opportunities compared to rural areas.

Question 23Access to training facilities in cities creates a ______ workforce.

Question 24As centres of commercial activity, urban areas play an important role in ______ development.

Question 25Exposure to a variety of cultures in cities usually makes people more ______ and tolerant.

Question 26Unplanned urbanisation has a negative impact on the quality of life and the ______.

Question 27High demand for housing in cities increases the cost, forcing people to live in ______ spaces.

Question 28Lack of affordable housing leads to the growth of settlements called ______.

Question 29High population density in urban areas leads to scarcity of resources like water and ______.

Question 30Overpopulation in urban areas makes the job market more competitive, leading to increased ______.

Question 31Strain on law enforcement systems in cities often results in higher ______ rates.

Question 32Congested roads in cities lead to higher ______ times.

Question 33Cities generally enjoy better ______ facilities like good roads and bridges.

Question 34______ in Mumbai is the largest slum area in the world.

Question 35Commuters in Hanoi wear masks to filter out ______ air.

Question 36As urban areas expand, they often encroach upon ______ and agricultural land.

Question 37Concentration of human activities in cities causes high levels of air and ______ pollution.

Question 38Untreated sewage often flows into nearby ______ bodies causing pollution.

Question 39Large quantities of garbage dumped in landfills cause water and ______ pollution.

Question 40Reducing the ______ factors of rural-urban migration can help manage urbanisation.

Question 41Creating opportunities for employment and ______ in rural areas can reduce migration.

Question 42Rural areas must be equipped with basic amenities such as electricity and ______.

Question 43Setting up industries in rural areas can create ______.

Question 44Proper planning in cities involves allocating spaces for housing, transport, and ______ activities.

Question 45Building affordable houses in suburban areas can curb the development of ______.

Question 46Strict rules must be imposed on industries to control harmful ______.

Question 47Industries should be encouraged to adopt sustainable practices like using ______ sources of power.

Question 48The local government or ______ plays an important role in keeping the city clean.

Question 49Garbage generated in households is collected by ______ workers.

Question 50Municipalities maintain public toilets to prevent ______ in public spaces.

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