Arrange the following mega cities in descending order on the basis of total population (2016):
A. Shanghai
B. Tokyo
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → B, D, A, C
(B) Tokyo — first, with 38140 thousand people in 2016.
(D) Delhi — second, with 26454 thousand.
(A) Shanghai — third, with 24484 thousand.
(C) Mumbai — last, with 21357 thousand.
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: Four big cities, one population table, one full question. Read a table from the top row to the bottom row once, and the order stays with you.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 10.2: Mega Cities of the World |
