Question

Which organization publishes the World Urbanization Prospects report?

• A. World Bank
• B. UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
• C. World Health Organization (WHO)
• D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

The World Urbanization Prospects, 2018 report produced by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) By 2050, it is projected that India will have added 416 million urban dwellers. Currently, India’s population stood at 1210 million in 2011, with an urbanisation level of 31.1% (Census of India 2011).