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

1. Which of the following best explains why cities become centres of political and administrative power?

They contain only agricultural settlements.

They have no need for government institutions.

They remain disconnected from trade and transportation.

They concentrate government institutions, economic activities, and administrative functions.

Question 1 of 20

2. Which city is particularly associated with handicrafts and gem jewellery?

Jaipur

Gurugram

Kolkata

Jamshedpur

Question 2 of 20

3. Which city is famous for wooden toys?

Moradabad

Tirupur

Channapatna

Kanchipuram

Question 3 of 20

4. Which city is famous for silk sarees?

Nagpur

Kanchipuram

Indore

Kochi

Question 4 of 20

5. What is one important economic benefit of tourism in historically significant cities?

It removes the need for transport services.

It eliminates all demand for accommodation.

It prevents local businesses from operating.

It creates demand for hospitality, transport, food, and handicrafts.

Question 5 of 20

6. Which of the following is a major urban problem associated with the development of heat islands?

Rising temperatures in built-up areas

A permanent increase in agricultural land

A complete elimination of air pollution

A reduction in the need for energy

Question 6 of 20

7. Which group of problems is commonly associated with poorly planned urban growth?

Improved sanitation everywhere and unlimited water supply

Lower demand for housing and transport

Traffic congestion, waste generation, and inadequate sanitation

The complete disappearance of overcrowding

Question 7 of 20

8. Why is improving health and education infrastructure for slum dwellers important?

It encourages cities to remove all public facilities.

It helps address the difficulties faced by people living in overcrowded settlements with limited services.

It prevents people from accessing employment opportunities.

It increases the need for unplanned residential areas.

Question 8 of 20

9. Which organisations and groups are mentioned as participating in the revival of Bengaluru's lakes?

Only international tourism companies

Only private transport operators

Only large manufacturing industries

Non-profit organisations, Resident Welfare Associations, and local communities

Question 9 of 20

10. What is the purpose of repairing lake bunds with natural materials?

To support lake restoration as part of efforts to improve the surrounding environment

To encourage the dumping of chemicals into lakes

To convert lakes into industrial storage areas

To increase encroachment on lake beds

Question 10 of 20

11. Which of the following would an urban planner need to consider when organising a city's transport system?

Only the location of historical monuments

Only the number of factories in the city

The transport requirements of residents and how different transport systems connect

Only the number of residential buildings

Question 11 of 20

12. Which public safety provision is specifically relevant to effective urban planning?

Locating all emergency services far from residential areas

Providing safe streets for pedestrians and cyclists and accessible fire and police stations

Removing pedestrian facilities from busy streets

Preventing emergency vehicles from accessing neighbourhoods

Question 12 of 20

13. Why were Jaipur's public squares important in the original city design?

They were intended exclusively for military training.

They were designed only for storing agricultural machinery.

They prevented people from interacting with one another.

They served as centres of trade and social interaction and contained important buildings and temples.

Question 13 of 20

14. How did the design of markets in Jaipur help traders and travellers?

Shaded porches provided greater comfort.

Markets were located far away from all public squares.

Streets were designed without access to sunlight.

All public spaces were closed to visitors.

Question 14 of 20

15. What is the main purpose of Singapore's regularly updated Master Plan?

To prohibit the construction of public facilities

To ensure that the city never changes

To guide development while responding to changing infrastructure needs

To replace long-term planning with unplanned construction

Question 15 of 20

16. How does Singapore's integrated transport system encourage sustainable urban living?

By making private cars the only available transport option

By connecting railways, buses, cycling paths, and green walking corridors

By removing pedestrian routes from residential areas

By separating all parks from neighbourhoods

Question 16 of 20

17. Which of the following is an important feature of an inclusive urban neighbourhood?

Public facilities that are accessible only to working adults

The removal of parks and community spaces

Housing and services available only in distant areas

Convenient access to parks, public transport, healthcare, and other essential facilities for different groups

Question 17 of 20

18. What is the role of public spaces in creating a vibrant city?

They provide places for recreation, interaction, cultural activities, and community life.

They prevent people from sharing ideas.

They exist only to accommodate industrial machinery.

They eliminate the need for community relationships.

Question 18 of 20

19. Which of the following best describes the relationship between urbanisation and rural areas?

Urbanisation makes rural areas completely unnecessary.

Rural and urban areas have no economic connections.

Urban growth affects only people living within city boundaries.

Urbanisation can affect connected rural areas, and cities and villages depend on one another in different ways.

Question 19 of 20

20. Which approach best represents the vision of a sustainable city of the future?

Expanding built-up areas without protecting natural resources

Combining economic opportunities, inclusive public services, environmental protection, and responsible resource use

Prioritising construction while ignoring pollution and inequality

Removing green spaces to make room for all new buildings

Question 20 of 20

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