Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

The term 'Conurbation' was coined by who among the following?

Options:

Patrick Geddes

F W Taylor

Henry Fayol

Lewis Mumford

Correct Answer:

Patrick Geddes

Explanation:

The term conurbation was coined by Patrick Geddes in 1915 and applied to a large area of urban development that resulted from the merging of originally separate towns or cities. Greater London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo are examples.