_____ was the first urban settlement to reach one million population in the world.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → London, (1810)
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Urban Settlements … The first urban settlement to reach a population of one million was the city of London by around. A.D. 1810 By 1982 approximately 175 cities in the world had crossed the one million population mark.” |