MCQ Ch 7 India’s Urban Landscape Class 8 Social Science CBSE

1. Which of the following best describes an urban area?

An area consisting mainly of agricultural land and scattered houses

An area with a concentration of people, businesses, occupations, and government institutions

An area where people depend entirely on farming

An area without transportation and communication systems

Question 1 of 20

2. Which local governing body is generally responsible for the administration of rural areas?

Municipal corporation

Metropolitan development authority

State government department

Gram panchayat

Question 2 of 20

3. What is population density?

The number of people living per unit of area

The total number of houses in a settlement

The number of industries operating in a city

The proportion of people working in agriculture

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4. Which formula is used to calculate population density?

Area of a region ÷ total population

Total population × area of the region

Total population ÷ area of the region in square kilometres

Total population + area of the region

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5. What is the primary work of demographers?

Designing roads and bridges

Studying the characteristics of populations

Constructing industrial buildings

Managing the daily activities of markets

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6. According to the population thresholds described for India, a place becomes urban when its population exceeds which number?

500

2,000

10,000

5,000

Question 6 of 20

7. Which of the following is a characteristic generally associated with rural areas?

A larger number of agriculture-based occupations

A concentration of major financial institutions

A highly developed metropolitan transport network

A large number of specialised corporate offices

Question 7 of 20

8. Which of the following is an example of an ancient Harappan city mentioned in the chapter?

Gurugram

Jamshedpur

Dholavira

Bengaluru

Question 8 of 20

9. According to the estimates presented, what proportion of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2050?

40%

68%

55%

25%

Question 9 of 20

10. From 1951 to 2025, how did India's urban population proportion change according to the figures presented?

It decreased from 40% to 17%

It remained constant at 17%

It increased from 25% to 30%

It increased from 17% to around 40%

Question 10 of 20

11. Which geographical advantage has historically helped many cities develop into economic centres?

Isolation from markets and transport routes

A complete absence of natural resources

Location near rivers and important trade routes

Dependence on a single agricultural activity

Question 11 of 20

12. Which sequence best represents the process of urbanisation?

Rural origins → early urbanisation → development of small towns and trading centres → expansion into metropolitan areas

Metropolitan areas → villages → agricultural settlements → disappearance of towns

Industrial decline → population dispersal → disappearance of services

Large cities → isolated farms → reduced infrastructure → trading centres

Question 12 of 20

13. Why was Sakchi selected as the site for Asia's first steel plant?

It was located near a major international airport

It had a large number of existing film studios

It was already India's largest financial district

It was close to rich iron ore deposits

Question 13 of 20

14. In which year was Sakchi renamed Jamshedpur?

1875

1919

1727

1951

Question 14 of 20

15. Which city is described as India's largest industrial city in Jharkhand?

Jamshedpur

Jaipur

Varanasi

Kochi

Question 15 of 20

16. Which cities became important port cities because of their geographical locations?

Jaipur and Moradabad

Bengaluru and Ludhiana

Mumbai and Kolkata

Channapatna and Kanchipuram

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17. What was the significance of the establishment of the Bombay Stock Exchange in 1875?

It transformed Mumbai into a centre of agricultural production only.

It contributed to Mumbai's development as the country's financial capital.

It led to the relocation of India's capital to Mumbai.

It ended trade and commerce in the city.

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18. Why is Bengaluru known as the Silicon Valley of India?

It is primarily famous for its ancient forts and temples.

It depends mainly on diamond cutting and brass work.

It has developed chiefly as a major port city.

It has a concentration of software firms, start-ups, and higher education institutions.

Question 18 of 20

19. Which city is particularly associated with brass work?

Moradabad

Jaipur

Tirupur

Agra

Question 19 of 20

20. Why do some companies establish offices and warehouses in rapidly growing cities such as Indore, Lucknow, Nagpur, and Kochi?

These cities prohibit all industrial activities.

These cities have no transport requirements.

Their operating costs can be lower than those in larger cities.

These cities are exclusively dependent on tourism.

Question 20 of 20

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