Arrange the following mega cities of the world in descending order according to population (2016).
A. Shanghai
B. Beijing
C. Sao Paulo
D. Tokyo
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (D), (A), (C), (B)
(D) Tokyo — first, with 38,140 thousand people in 2016.
(A) Shanghai — second, with 24,484 thousand.
(C) Sao Paulo — third, with 21,297 thousand.
(B) Beijing — last, with 21,240 thousand.
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:
Table 10.2: Mega Cities of the World (part) |
