Question

Which of the following is/are affected by the existence of a large urban population?

• A. A private landlord
• B. A Police Superintendent in charge of law and order
• C. A leader of a political party
• D. All of above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of above

Private landlord- A private landlord can increase his earning by renting out tenements. This was the case during the later part of nineteenth century and early twentieth century in London. The situation was same in Bombay during the early twentieth century.

A Police Superintendent in change of law and order- A large number of urban populations create many inequalities in the society. People who may not be able to find gainful employment may resort to petty crimes. Poor housing conditions also provide a ground for development of resentment among the people. The situation may lead to a spurt in crime. For Police Superintendent, the situation can be very challenging as he has to keep the crime under check.

A leader of a political party- For a leader of a political party, a large urban population presents both threat and opportunity. Keeping the largely disgruntled population under control can be a challenge. If a political party finds proper solution to the problem of people, then it can create a huge support base for itself.