Question

Which of the following is not a problem due to urbanisation?

• A. Pollution
• B. Sanitation and sewage
• C. Mental health diseases
• D. Illiteracy

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Mental health diseases

The correct option is C:

Explanation of correct option:

1. The population shift from rural to urban regions is known as urbanization.
2. Mental health diseases are medical problems characterized by changes in emotional thought or behavior.
3. Thus, mental health diseases are not relatable to urbanization.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

The danger of urbanization is that factories create a lot of pollution.

Option B:

1. Nearly 60 percent of the population in urban areas lack access to proper sanitation.
2. More than two-thirds of sewage is discharged untreated into the atmosphere, damaging land and water resources.

Option D:

1. An illiterate person doesn't understand the necessity of environmental preservation.
2. They are unaware of methods that can prevent the environment from degrading.

Mental health diseases are not a problem due to urbanization.