Q12 of 26 Page 1

Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:


(1) Which class of towns/cities support the largest urban population?


(2) Explain any two reasons for such a high concentration of population in this class of towns/cities.

(1) Class – I Towns/Cities.


(2) The main reason for the concentration of population in this class of towns/cities are:


a. Education-Towns and cities provide a better scope of higher education.


b. Job Opportunities – The infrastructure of towns and cities offers job opportunities in various sectors for both skilled as well as semi-skilled labour.


c. Medical facilities- Cities and towns have well-equipped hospitals which provide better medical facilities than the villages.


d. Amenities of life- Cities and towns have better amenities of life such as pools, malls, clubs etc.,


e. Besides these, there are better security and communication facilities in towns and cities.


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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 12:

Explain any three features of urban settlements in India.

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