The Kobe-Osaka region of Japan is thickly populated because of _________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Industrialisation
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 15-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2025 on 26-05-2025 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “(iii) Industrialisation: Industrial belts provide job opportunities and attract large numbers of people. These include not just factory workers but also transport operators, shopkeepers, bank employees, doctors, teachers and other service providers. The Kobe-Osaka region of Japan is thickly populated because of the presence of a number of industries.” |