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

1. Who was appointed to design Jaipur as a new city in 1727?

Sir Dorabji Tata

Vidyadhar Bhattacharya

Jane Jacobs

A British railway engineer

Question 1 of 20

2. Which pattern was used in the original plan of Jaipur?

A circular arrangement without defined streets

A random arrangement of buildings

A layout based entirely on industrial zones

A grid pattern divided into rectangular blocks called chowkris

Question 2 of 20

3. How many public squares were included in Jaipur's original city plan?

Nine

Three

Seven

Twelve

Question 3 of 20

4. Why did Jaipur become known as the Pink City?

Its buildings were covered with green vegetation.

Its streets were made entirely of marble.

Buildings along major streets were constructed using pink sandstone.

All its public spaces were painted blue.

Question 4 of 20

5. What security feature was included in Jaipur's original design?

A network of underground railway stations

A 20-foot wall with seven gates

A continuous river surrounding the city

A series of airports around the city

Question 5 of 20

6. Which features helped Jaipur adapt to its dry local climate?

Narrow streets without ventilation

Buildings without open spaces

The removal of all water storage structures

Good sunlight, fresh air, reservoirs, and canals

Question 6 of 20

7. What is a major feature of Singapore's long-term urban planning approach?

A Concept Plan that looks up to 40 years ahead

A policy of avoiding all future development

A plan that cannot be changed once introduced

A strategy that focuses only on the construction of factories

Question 7 of 20

8. How frequently is Singapore's Master Plan updated?

Every year

Every ten years

Every five years

Every twenty years

Question 8 of 20

9. What is meant by mixed-use spaces in urban planning?

Areas used only for industrial production

Areas where homes, offices, and recreational facilities are located near one another

Areas reserved exclusively for vehicle parking

Areas where residential buildings are prohibited

Question 9 of 20

10. Which Singapore location is described as a leisure area with a museum, theatre, hotels, restaurants, and gardens?

Raffles Place

Yelahanka Lake

Electronic City

Marina Bay Sands

Question 10 of 20

11. What is the primary function of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit system?

Connecting the main parts of the city through a railway network

Providing water to agricultural fields outside the city

Replacing every public park with transport terminals

Managing the production of steel and iron ore

Question 11 of 20

12. How do rooftop and vertical gardens benefit Singapore?

They increase dependence on private cars.

They eliminate the need for public transport.

They make efficient use of limited land, reduce summer heat, and support biodiversity.

They prevent residential and recreational spaces from being developed.

Question 12 of 20

13. What are vertical gardens?

Gardens created only in underground tunnels

Gardens where plants are grown on walls, fences, or other vertical surfaces

Gardens used exclusively for growing crops in open fields

Gardens that contain no plants or vegetation

Question 13 of 20

14. Why is Singapore described as a model for intergenerational living?

It separates all age groups into isolated settlements.

It provides facilities only for working adults.

It discourages neighbourhood interaction.

It integrates senior housing, healthcare, childcare, and green spaces within communities.

Question 14 of 20

15. What does the term “blue zones” refer to?

Regions where people tend to live longer, healthier lives

Areas reserved exclusively for industrial factories

Cities that experience flooding throughout the year

Regions where all public transport operates underground

Question 15 of 20

16. Which Indian urban redevelopment project is presented as an example of combining ecology and public utility?

The original industrial development of Jamshedpur

The establishment of the Bombay Stock Exchange

The Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad

The development of textile mills in Mumbai

Question 16 of 20

17. What is a distinctive feature of Mahatma Gandhi Road in Gangtok?

It is reserved exclusively for railway traffic.

It is a pedestrian-only shopping zone with shops, restaurants, and hotels.

It contains only industrial warehouses.

It is a major centre for steel production.

Question 17 of 20

18. Which of the following is an example of information and communication technology used to improve urban life?

Increasing the number of unplanned settlements

Allowing waste to accumulate in public spaces

Removing digital services from government offices

Intelligent traffic systems and online grievance redressal platforms

Question 18 of 20

19. Why must cities be planned as dynamic systems?

Their populations, infrastructure needs, and environmental challenges change over time.

Their populations and economic activities never change.

Their roads and public facilities should remain unchanged forever.

They do not need to consider climate change.

Question 19 of 20

20. What is the central goal of sustainable urban development?

Expanding cities without considering environmental damage

Providing facilities only to wealthy residents

Balancing economic growth with people's needs and the protection of nature

Eliminating all cultural and recreational spaces

Question 20 of 20

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