Arrange the following Million Cities from smallest to largest according to the population size.
(A) Greater Mumbai
(B) Surat
(C) Agra
(D) Chennai
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (B), (D), (A)
(C) Agra — first, the smallest: 1,746,467.
(B) Surat — second: 4,585,367.
(D) Chennai — third: 8,696,010.
(A) Greater Mumbai — last, the largest: 18,414,288.
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: India: People and Economy — Chapter 4: Human Settlements
Table 4.3 India: Population of Million plus Cities/ Urban Agglomeration, 2011 |
