Question

UN World Urbanization Prospects 2018- the 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

1. Rural to urban migration is happening on a massive scale due to population pressure and lack of resources in rural areas

2)it is observed that major problems of urbanisation in this nation are Urban Sprawl, Overcrowding, Housing, Unemployment, Slums and Squatter Settlements, Transport, Water, Sewerage Problems, Trash Disposal, Urban Crimes, and Problem of Urban Pollution.

Answer 2

Industrilization: More people have been move from rural to urban area on the account of improved employment opportunities. Commercialization: Towns and cities offer better commercial opportunities compared to rural one. Employment opportunities: The majority of people migrate into urban areas to access well paying jobs. Modernization: As urban areas become more technology savvy together with highly sophisticated communication Social benefits and services: Better educational facilities, better living standards, better health care. Hope it helps ..........