Class 8 Social Science Chapter 7: India’s Urban Landscape — practice questions with answers
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Q1. The number of people living per square kilometre is called population ______.
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Answer: density
Why: Population density = population ÷ area. [p.193]
Why: Population density = population ÷ area. [p.193]
Q2. A town has 50,000 people living in 25 km². What is its population density (people per km²)?
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Answer: 2000 (± 0)
Why: 50,000 ÷ 25 = 2,000 per km². [p.193]
Why: 50,000 ÷ 25 = 2,000 per km². [p.193]
Q3. Singapore has over 8,000 people per km². How many people live in 5 km² at that density?
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Answer: 40000 (± 0)
Why: 8,000 × 5 = 40,000. [p.207]
Why: 8,000 × 5 = 40,000. [p.207]
Q4. Which are examples of cities as cultural hubs? (Tick all that apply)
- Durga Puja in Kolkata
- Street art in Delhi
- Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
- Iron ore mines
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Answer: A. Durga Puja in Kolkata; B. Street art in Delhi; C. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
Why: Fig. 7.17. [p.201–202]
Why: Fig. 7.17. [p.201–202]
Q5. Overcrowded city settlements with poor housing and services are called ______.
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Answer: slums
Why: Many residents provide essential services to cities. [p.203]
Why: Many residents provide essential services to cities. [p.203]
Q6. Which are challenges faced by Indian cities? (Tick all that apply)
- Poor air quality
- Water scarcity
- Traffic jams
- Too many green spaces
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Answer: A. Poor air quality; B. Water scarcity; C. Traffic jams
Why: Fig. 7.18. [p.204]
Why: Fig. 7.18. [p.204]
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