Question

Q. With respect to urban settlements, which of the following statements is/areincorrect?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Patrick Geddes gave the term conurbation in 1915 which was applied to a wide area of urban growth arising from the merger of originally separate towns or cities. The examples include Greater London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo.

Statement 2 is correct: National capitals, where the administrative offices of central governments are situated are called administrative towns. For example, Delhi is an administrative town.