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What is the main purpose of satellite cities?
Satellite cities help manage the growing population in urban areas.
What factors do government and developers consider when planning a satellite city?
Economic condition, social groups, specific religions, and educational institutions.
Why do satellite cities need to be self-sustaining?
To ensure that they can provide for their population independently.
What is the relationship between satellite cities and the main city?
Satellite cities are located near large cities and follow a specific pattern.
How do satellite cities contribute to urban planning?
They help manage the growing population and provide a more balanced living environment.
What are some examples of satellite cities mentioned in the text?
Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Sonepat, Dwarka Riverside.
What are some factors that need to be considered while planning a satellite city?
Security, affordable housing, electricity, water supplies, and road connectivity
Name five East African cities projected to be among the 20 best satellite cities between 2010-2025.
Kampala (Uganda), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Kigali (Rwanda), Mombasa (Kenya), and Nairobi (Kenya)
What defines a smart city?
A smart city is an urban area with basic infrastructure, sustainable economic development, and advanced technologies that provide a good quality of life.
What are some facilities provided by a smart city in terms of technology, housing, utilities, transportation, and roads?
Advanced facilities in technology, housing, utilities, transportation, and roads
How do smart cities improve transportation services?
By implementing better traffic management
What are some key provisions in smart cities for water supply, waste management, and communication facilities?
Adequate water supply, improved waste management, and communication facilities
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