How does urban population grow?
Urban population grows as a result of natural increase (when birth rate exceeds death rate), net immigration (when people move in than out), and sometimes reclassification of urban areas to encompass formerly rural population settlements.
‘‘An important aspect of population growth in India is the growth of its adolescents.’’ Support this statement with suitable arguments.
In the given political outline map of the World, five features have been shown by A, B, C, D and E. Identify these features with the help of the information given below and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
A. An industrial region
B. A terminal station of railway
C. A major airport
D. A major sea port
E. A mega city
Distinguish between ports and harbours. Why are sea ports known as gateways of international trade? Explain.
Name the shipping canal that connects Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea. Describe its any four features.
‘‘The concept of development cannot be restricted to the economic sphere alone.’’ What values can convert this concept of development into sustainable development? Explain.
