Question

Which of the following are major concerns in urban areas or cities?

• A. Pollution
• B. Shortcomings in transportation facilities
• C. Lack of clean drinking water
• D. Lack of agricultural land

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Lack of clean drinking water

The problems that are faced in the cities are pollution, shortcomings in transportation, infrastructure, housing facilities, and clean drinking water. According to the Census of 2011, about 70% of the total Indian population reside in villages, while about 30% reside in urban areas.