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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

Who among the following coined the term conurbation?

Options:

Jean Gottman

W.B. Griffin

Lewis Mumford

Patrick Geddes

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.

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