Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

Which of the following suggestions of World Health Organisation about a healthy city are correct?

A. Providing clean and safe environment.
B. Meeting basic needs of all its inhabitants.
C. Providing employment to youth.
D. Providing easy access to health services.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A, B and C only

B, C and D only

A, B and D only

A, C and D only

Correct Answer:

A, B and D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B and D only

World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests that, among other things, a 'healthy city' must have:

  • A 'Clean' and 'Safe' environment.
  • Meets the 'Basic Needs' of 'All' its inhabitants.
  • Provides easily accessible 'Health' service.
  • Increasing 'Shelter' for the urban poor.
  • Provision of basic urban services such as 'Education', 'Primary Health care', 'Clean Water and Sanitation'.
  • Improving women's access to 'Basic Services' and government facilities.
  • Upgrading 'Energy' use and alternative 'Transport' systems.
  • Reducing 'Air Pollution'