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Geography GK · Q589

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 589

Q589

The urban population of the world is growing faster than Its rural population. This is mainly because of

A.
High birth rate in towns
B.
Rural-urban migration
Answer
C.
High death rate in rural areas
D.
Low death rate in towns

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The urban population of the world is growing faster than Its rural population. This is mainly because of Rural-urban migration. Rural-urban migration is the movement of people from the countryside to the city. This causes two things to happen: 1. Urban growth - towns and cities are expanding, covering a greater area of land. 2. Urbanisation - an increasing proportion of people living in towns and cities.