Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Settlements

Question:

Which one of the following towns is developed after independence?

Options:

Jaipur

Lucknow

Madurai

Bhubneshwar

Correct Answer:

Bhubneshwar

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Bhubneshwar

After independence, a large number of towns have been developed as administrative headquarters, e.g., Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Gandhinagar, Dispur, etc., and industrial centres, such as Durgapur, Bhilai, Sindri, Barauni.

Madurai is an ancient Town.

Jaipur and Lucknow are Medieval towns.