The most important problem faced by big cities due to increasing population is _________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Increase in slums and squatter settlements
As more people flock to unplanned cities, housing falls short and slums and squatter settlements grow.
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: “Problems of Urban Settlements … People flock to cities to avail of employment opportunities and civic amenities. Since most cities in developing countries are unplanned, it creates severe congestion. Shortage of housing, vertical expansion and growth of slums are characteristic features of modern cities of developing countries. In many cities an increasing proportion of the population lives in substandard housing, e.g. slums and squatter settlements.” |