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Urbanisation is defined as the movement of people from rural to urban areas, primarily driven by industrialisation. It leads to various challenges, including overcrowding and environmental issues like water scarcity. The document also discusses urban infrastructure development initiatives in India, such as the Smart Cities Mission.

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Urbanisation

Urbanisation is defined as the movement of people from rural to urban areas, primarily driven by industrialisation. It leads to various challenges, including overcrowding and environmental issues like water scarcity. The document also discusses urban infrastructure development initiatives in India, such as the Smart Cities Mission.

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Urbanisation (ch.

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Which of the following best defines urbanisation?


a) Increase in agricultural activities
b) Growth of villages
c) Movement of people from rural to urban areas
d) Decline in industrial development
Which of the following is a major cause of urbanisation?
a) Deforestation
b) Industrialisation
c) Soil erosion
d) Floods
Which Indian city is known as the most urbanised state capital?
a) Mumbai
b) Bengaluru
c) Delhi
d) Chennai
One of the major problems caused by rapid urbanisation is:
a) Increase in rural employment
b) Improved air quality
c) Development of forests
d) Overcrowding and slums
Which of the following is an impact of urbanisation on the environment?
a) Decrease in pollution
b) Increase in green cover
c) Water scarcity
d) Abundant wildlife
What is the term for the unplanned growth of urban areas?
a) Urban sprawl
b) Smart city
c) Rural settlement
d) Green belt

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Which sector mainly grows due to urbanisation?
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Both b and c

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urbanisation?


a) Better educational facilities
b) Increased rural population
c) Traffic congestion
d) Pressure on housing

Which government programme is aimed at developing urban infrastructure in India?


a) Swach Bharat Mission
b) Digital India
c) Smart Cities Mission
d) Make in India
c) Smart Cities Mission
What is the main reason for rural to urban migration in India?
a) Entertainment
b) Better climate
c) Employment opportunities
d) Religious reasons
Q.Write three satellite cities of London and Kolkata.
Q. Write the meaning of skyscrapers.
Q. Which is the oldest city in the world?
Q. Write the effects of Overcrowding.
Q. What is the meaning of sustainable cities?

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