Urban Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Urban Settlements starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Define an urban settlement.
Describe the concept of 'urban sprawl'.
Describe the main features of a 'satellite town'.
Discuss any two measures to control urban pollution.
Discuss the role of urban settlements in the economic development of India.
Explain the concept of 'smart cities' in the Indian context.
Explain the difference between a town and a city in the context of Indian urban settlements.
Explain the impact of urbanization on rural areas.
Which of the following is a feature of a megacity? (1) Population less than 1 million (2) Predominantly rural economy (3) Population over 10 million (4) Absence of public transport
Which of the following is a major cause of slum development in Indian cities? (1) High literacy rate (2) Rural-urban migration (3) Industrial decline (4) Low birth rate
Which of the following is a major challenge for urban planners in India? (1) Population decline (2) Infrastructure development (3) Decrease in literacy rate (4) Reduction in industries
Which of the following is a major factor influencing the location of urban settlements? (1) Soil fertility (2) Availability of water (3) Forest cover (4) Slope of land
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act governs the administration of urban local bodies in India.
Fill in the blank: The __________ model explains the spatial structure of cities based on concentric zones.
Fill in the blank: The city of __________ is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to its IT industry.
Fill in the blank: The largest urban agglomeration in India by population is __________.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Urban settlements always have better sanitation facilities than rural settlements.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Urban settlements are always located on flat land.
True or False: The Census of India defines an urban area as a place with a minimum population of 5,000, at least 75% of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits, and a population density of at least 400 persons per sq km.
True or False: Urban settlements are primarily engaged in secondary and tertiary activities.
