Arrange the below mentioned Urban classification in correct sequence (small to large).
A. City
B. Conurbation
C. Megalopolis
D. Million City
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, D, B, C
(A) City — first. A city is a leading town, larger than other towns, with more economic functions.
(D) Million City — second. A city becomes a million city when its population crosses one million.
(B) Conurbation — third. It is a large urban area formed when separate towns or cities merge, such as Greater London.
(C) Megalopolis — fourth. It is a ‘super-metropolitan’ region, a union of conurbations, such as the stretch from Boston to Washington.
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: “Types of Urban Settlements … Depending on the size and the services available and functions rendered, urban centres are designated as town, city, million city, conurbation, megalopolis.” “City … When the population crosses the one million mark it is designated as a million city.” “Conurbation … The term conurbation was coined by Patrick Geddes in 1915 and applied to a large area of urban development that resulted from the merging of originally separate towns or cities.” “Megalopolis … This Greek word meaning “great city”, was popularised by Jean Gottman (1957) and signifies ‘super-metropolitan’ region extending, as union of conurbations.” |