The Union of Conurbations is called _________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Megalopolis
A megalopolis is a ‘super-metropolitan’ region formed when several conurbations join. The urban stretch from Boston to south of Washington in the U.S.A. is the best known example.
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: “Megalopolis … This Greek word meaning “great city”, was popularised by Jean Gottman (1957) and signifies ‘super- metropolitan’ region extending, as union of conurbations. The urban landscape stretching from Boston in the north to south of Washington in U.S.A. is the best known example of a megalopolis.” |