Urban Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Urban Settlements starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Define an urban settlement.
Describe any one measure that can be taken to reduce traffic congestion in urban areas.
Describe any two environmental problems caused by urban settlements.
Describe the main features of a megacity.
Explain the concept of 'urban hierarchy'.
Explain the difference between a town and a city in the context of urban settlements.
Explain the term 'urban agglomeration'.
Explain the term 'urban sprawl'.
Explain the term 'urban-rural fringe'.
Name two major problems faced by urban settlements in India.
State any one advantage of urbanization.
State any one impact of urbanization on the environment.
State any one reason for the growth of slums in urban areas.
What is a 'million city'?
What is the main criterion used by the Census of India to define an urban area?
What is the main difference between a 'conurbation' and a 'metropolitan city'?
What is the main function of an administrative town?
