Urbanisation QuizOnline version
by Akash Arun Gudekar
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1. A new factory opens near a village and many people move there for work. Which cause of urbanisation is shown? A. Industrialisation B. Lower land value C. Reduced transport D. Decline in education
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2. A farming family moves to Mumbai because farm income is low and better jobs are available. Which combination explains this movement? A. Lower agricultural income and job opportunities B. Better farming and fewer services C. Less transport and higher farm income D. Reduced technology and fewer schools
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3. A village near a city develops better roads, schools, hospitals and communication facilities. What is the most likely result? A. The village may become urbanised B. The village becomes completely rural C. Industrialisation stops D. Urban population decreases
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4. A city experiences rapid population growth and unplanned housing. Which problem is most likely to increase? A. Traffic congestion and pollution B. Availability of farmland C. Decrease in population D. Reduction in urban waste
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5. Which TWO are positive impacts of urbanisation? A. More educational and health facilities B. More job prospects in service sectors C. Greater traffic congestion D. Increase in pollution
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6. A city has many hospitals, colleges, local trains and metro services. Which positive impact does this illustrate? A. Improved facilities and services B. Increase in crime C. Growth of slums D. Rise in pollution
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7. Why can the cost of living rise as a city grows rapidly? A. Greater demand for land and services B. Decrease in urban population C. Reduction in job opportunities D. Increase in agricultural land
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8. Which solution can help reduce traffic congestion? A. Public transport and carpooling B. Buying more cars C. Reducing public transport D. Increasing single-occupancy car journeys
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9. A student uses a reusable bottle and avoids single-use containers. Which problem is this helping to reduce? A. Urban waste B. Traffic C. Land prices D. Crime
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10. Which TWO measures can help reduce the negative impacts of rapid urbanisation? A. Public transport and carpooling B. Planting trees and maintaining green spaces C. Increasing single-use containers D. Burning urban waste
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11. A student says, id Urbanisation only creates problems. Which statement best corrects this idea? A. Urbanisation brings both opportunities and problems B. Urbanisation has no effect on employment C. Urbanisation always reduces facilities D. Urbanisation affects only transport
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12. Which situation is a pull factor of urbanisation? A. Better hospitals and schools in a city B. Low agricultural income C. Loss of rural employment D. Mechanised farming reducing rural jobs
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13. If mechanised farming reduces employment opportunities in a rural area, what may happen? A. Some people may migrate to cities for work B. People will automatically return from cities C. Urbanisation will stop D. Cities will lose all employment
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14. A rapidly growing city provides more jobs and services but also develops slums, traffic congestion and pollution. What does this demonstrate? A. Urbanisation has both positive and negative impacts B. Urbanisation has only environmental impacts C. Urbanisation always decreases jobs D. Urbanisation eliminates city problems
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