2013 · Q113
With reference to India, which of the following statements relating to urbanization is/are correct?
- 1It is a manifestation of economic, social and political progress.
- 2Rapid growth of urban population puts pressure on public utilities.
- 3Urban sprout is encroaching the precious agricultural land.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
indian-world-geographyindian-geography
- A1 and 2
- BOnly 2
- C1 and 3
- DAll of these
Explanation
Urbanisation manifests economic, social and political progress, strains public utilities through rapid population growth, and its sprawl encroaches on agricultural land - all three statements are correct.