What does the Smart Cities Mission aim to develop?

3. What are considered pull factors in rural to urban migration?

1. A) Poor living conditions
2. B) Urban lifestyle
3. C) Educational institutions
4. D) Lack of economic opportunities

What is the primary objective of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat program launched in 2020?

1. To promote foreign investment in India
2. To empower India to become self-reliant across sectors
3. To enhance rural development
4. To boost India's GDP

Who leads the administration of a Township?

Who appoints the Executive Officer of a Cantonment Board?

Under which Act is a Cantonment Board established?

What is the composition of a Town Area Committee?

How is a Notified Area Committee established?

What is the primary purpose of a Notified Area Committee in India?

1. To govern large cities
2. To administer rural areas
3. To govern fast-developing towns lacking conditions for a Municipality
4. To oversee village councils

Who is the Chief Executive Authority in a Municipal Corporation?

What is the primary purpose of a Municipal Corporation in India?

Which of the following technologies is/are used in urban management?

1. Smart technologies for efficient city management
2. Data analytics for resource allocation

What is the primary purpose of zoning regulations in urban planning?

Which of the following is/are key components of effective urban planning and management?

1. Efficient land use, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability
2. Disaster management, technological integration, and economic growth
3. Social welfare programs, public health services, and education infrastructure

Which of the following is a consequence of inadequate housing in urban areas?

1. Affordable and spacious dwellings
2. Overcrowded dwellings impacting quality of life
3. Reduced homelessness
4. Efficient resource utilization

According to estimates, approximately how many people live in slums across India?

Which of the following challenges is/are associated with urbanization in India?

1. Overcrowding, proliferation of slums, and housing shortages
2. Increased economic opportunities, improved infrastructure, and enhanced quality of life
3. Reduced traffic congestion, affordable housing, and better living conditions
4. Limited population growth, adequate resources, and efficient waste management

Which of the following is a social benefit of urbanization?

Which of the following is/are among the economic benefits of urbanization in India?

1. Access to better-paying jobs and centers for trade and commerce
2. Improved healthcare facilities and quality education institutions
3. Enhanced infrastructure and technological advancements

Which of the following groups of states have attained over 40% urbanization?

1. Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh
2. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
3. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
4. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh

Which of the following states has achieved over 50% urbanization among the North-Eastern states?

Which state has the highest percentage of urban population in India?

Which organization publishes the World Urbanization Prospects report?

What was the urbanization level in India, according to the Census of India 2011?

According to the World Urbanization Prospects 2018 report by UN DESA, what is the projected increase in India's urban population by 2050?

What is the name of the Kerala Minister for Local Self-Government Department?

In 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi merged two ministries to form the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA). Which two ministries were merged?

Urbanization is characterized by which of the following features?

1. Increase in rural population and decrease in urban population
2. Shift of population from urban to rural areas
3. Population shift from rural to urban areas, and decrease in rural population proportion
4. Stagnant population growth in both urban and rural areas

Which of the following is/are among the push factors driving rural-urban migration?

1. Employment opportunities in urban areas
2. Poor living conditions in rural areas
3. Better healthcare facilities in urban areas

What is/are the primary driver(s) of urbanization in developing countries?

1. Natural increase of population and rural to urban migration
2. Employment opportunities and poor healthcare facilities
3. Urban lifestyle and lack of educational institutions in rural areas
4. Government policies and technological advancements