Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

Which of the following factors is responsible for growth in the urban population?

Options:

Reclassification of urban areas to encompass formerly rural population settlements.

Net in-migration (when people move in than out).

Natural increase (when birth rate exceeds death rate).

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

Urban population grows as a result of natural increase (when birth rate exceeds death rate), net in-migration (when people move in than out), and sometimes reclassification of urban areas to encompass formerly rural population settlements.