Question

UN World Urbanization Prospects 2018- report says that, about 34% of India’s
population now lives in urban areas. Prepare a list of any five causes of urbanization
in India.

Answer 1

Because of the country's adoption of a mixed economy, which gave rise to private sector growth, urbanization in India began to accelerate after independence. Urbanization in India is taking place quite rapidly

Explanation:

The main causes for urbanisation in India are

1. The main cause of urbanisation is industrialisation. The prospects for employment have been improved. Because of greater job prospects, rural people moved to cities.
2. In urbanisation, trade and commerce play an significant part. Current marketing institutions and trading methods have been developed by the distribution of products and services as well as financial transactions, and have significantly stimulated the development of cities. Commercialization and trade was commonly viewed as providing greater economic prospects and returns than rural areas.
3. Other socioeconomic causes, such as city attractions, higher living conditions, better jobs, the desire for status often contribute to people migrating to cities.
4. People in rural areas have mainly to depend on their livelihoods for agriculture. But Indian farming relies on the monsoon. Rural people may have to migrate to the cities during drought or natural disasters
5. Sophisticated technology, enhance infrastructure, better and quality medical services, etc. define the urban areas. People feel they can lead a better and comfortable life  in cities than in rural areas or towns