Identify from the following, the correct statements with reference to the metropolis.
(A) It is often the chief centre or seat of some form of activity.
(B) It could be administrative, commercial or industrial centre.
(C) It generally serves a small hinterland.
(D) It is a very large city or agglomeration of population.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
A metropolis is a very large city. Its work spreads far beyond its own limits.
(A) It is often the chief centre or seat of some form of activity. — Correct. A metropolis is usually the main centre of some activity in its district or country.
(B) It could be administrative, commercial or industrial centre. — Correct. The chief activity may be administration, trade and commerce, or industry.
(C) It generally serves a small hinterland. — Incorrect. A hinterland is the area around a city that depends on it for goods and services. The book says the metropolis serves a large hinterland. One small word, "small", made this line false.
(D) It is a very large city or agglomeration of population. — Correct. This is how a metropolis is defined.
Note: This question is taken from the Glossary of the NCERT book (Fundamentals of Human Geography). Do not miss the Glossary and the Appendices while studying.
NCERT (2026-27):
Glossary: Metropolis |
