Problems Associated with Urbanisation

Q. Which among the following is not a result of urbanisation?

1. Overpopulation
2. Pollution
3. Low waste production
4. Traffic jam

Q. Slums are on the rise in India due to _____________.

1. floods
2. pollution
3. overpopulation
4. lower population

Q. Planning and designing urban areas is called _____.

1. urban planning
2. slum reduction
3. urbanisation
4. urban management

Q. Which of the following are the benefits of urban planning and waste management on urban centres?

1. Problems caused by overpopulation can be better dealt with.
2. Allows for the containment of diseases across the city.
3. Eradication of problems caused by the formation of slums to slum dwellers.
4. Increase in air, water and sound pollution

Q. Choose the correct pairs from the following

1. Reduced slums
2. Air pollution
3. Effective waste management
4. Traffic
5. Less outbreak of diseases
6. Urban Planning