How many of the following cities in world have attained the million status at the beginning of 2005.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 438
There were 162 million cities in the mid-1970s. The number grew threefold and reached 438 in 2005.
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: “Million City … The number of million cities in the world has been increasing as never before. London reached the million mark in 1800, followed by Paris in 1850, New York in 1860, and by 1950 there were around 80 such cities. There were 162 million cities in mid 70’s and there was threefold increase in 2005 and the number reached to 438.” |