Identify the correct points about problems of urban settlements.
A. Shortage of Housing
B. Vertical expansion of housing
C. Growth of slums
D. Very high level of social bonding
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, B, C only
Most cities of developing countries are unplanned. As people flock to them for jobs and civic amenities, they become badly congested.
(A) Shortage of Housing — Correct. There are not enough houses for the people who keep coming in.
(B) Vertical expansion of housing — Correct. Crowded cities grow upwards, with houses built one above the other.
(C) Growth of slums — Correct. Many people live in substandard housing such as slums and squatter settlements.
(D) Very high level of social bonding — Incorrect. A high level of social bonding is not a problem at all. It is a strength of a community.
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: “Problems of Urban Settlements … People flock to cities to avail of employment opportunities and civic amenities. Since most cities in developing countries are unplanned, it creates severe congestion. Shortage of housing, vertical expansion and growth of slums are characteristic features of modern cities of developing countries.” |