What push factor have led to the spread of Mumbai ?
The shortage of space high cost of living, development of roadways and railways.
Explain the significance of the location of Singapore.
Singapore is strategically located at the southern extreme of Malayasian Pensinsula. It is the gateway to China, Australia and Vietnam not only for India but Western Countries also so very two to three minutes a shiparrives or departs from Singapore.
i. What is a metropolis ?
ii. Discuss six problems of urbanization of Kolkata.
i. A metropolis is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural center for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications.
ii. The problems :
i. Umemployement
ii. Problems of Slums
iii. Traffic Congestion
iv. Pollution
v. Poor sanitation
vi. Lack of Housing
i. What factors led to the development of the NCR ?
ii. Name the states over which the NCR extends.
i. Fcators : a. Due to vast economic opportunities available in Delhi and large number of migration for employement.
b. The concept of NCR was conceived to reduce pressure of growing population on infrastructure.
ii. The States are: i.Haryana ii. Uttar Pradesh
What is the difference between metro cities and mega cities ? Give one example of each type of city.
Metro - It has population of 1 million. Eg. Chennai
Mega - It has population of more than 5 million. Eg Mumbai.