Question

Which of the following is not a reason behind the growth of cities?

Answer 1

Answer:

Some of the main factors that have led to grow of cities are: (i) Surplus Resources (ii) Industrialization and Commercialization (iii) Development of Transport and Communication (iv) Economic Pull of the City (v) Educational and Recreational Facilities.

Answer 2

The correct question is :

Which of the following is not a reason behind the growth of cities?

(a) Trade & Commerce

(b) Hygienic outlook of people

(c) Industrialism

(d) Development of transport

The option which is not a reason behind the growth of cities is :

(b) Hygienic outlook of people

• Trade and commerce is necessary for the uplifting of the economy and livelihood of people living there. Thus it is an important reason for a city's growth
• Industrialism or growth of industries creates job opportunities that local people can fill and sustain themselves and their families.
• Development of transport helps to fill the gaps between work and homes for several people and thus helps the people commute back and forth helping them to work or to satisfy any other need.
• Thus, only the option hygienic outlook of people does not directly influence the growth of a city.