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Urbanisation leads to the development of __________ like hospitals, schools, and factories.
Urbanisation leads to the development of __________ like hospitals, schools, and factories.
infrastructure
A high rate of urbanisation may lead to the creation of __________ areas due to lack of infrastructure.
A high rate of urbanisation may lead to the creation of __________ areas due to lack of infrastructure.
slum
Scarcity of __________ such as water and electricity may occur with rapid urbanisation.
Scarcity of __________ such as water and electricity may occur with rapid urbanisation.
resources
Air and water __________ are often increased due to development and more vehicles on the road.
Air and water __________ are often increased due to development and more vehicles on the road.
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Urbanisation can cause __________ when the number of job seekers exceeds the number of available jobs.
Urbanisation can cause __________ when the number of job seekers exceeds the number of available jobs.
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The __________ of ecosystems occurs due to the construction of new buildings for accommodating migrants.
The __________ of ecosystems occurs due to the construction of new buildings for accommodating migrants.
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Deforestation associated with urbanisation can lead to a change in __________ as it raises city temperatures.
Deforestation associated with urbanisation can lead to a change in __________ as it raises city temperatures.
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Building sustainable cities involves practices such as rainwater harvesting and using __________ energy to produce electricity.
Building sustainable cities involves practices such as rainwater harvesting and using __________ energy to produce electricity.
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One of the earliest evidence of urbanisation in the world is related to the ______ civilisation.
One of the earliest evidence of urbanisation in the world is related to the ______ civilisation.
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The process of migration from rural areas to towns and cities is called ______.
The process of migration from rural areas to towns and cities is called ______.
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Development of ______ has resulted in migration of people from rural areas to urban areas.
Development of ______ has resulted in migration of people from rural areas to urban areas.
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Cities provide better ______ facilities that attract students for higher education.
Cities provide better ______ facilities that attract students for higher education.
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Access to advanced and better healthcare facilities is a cause of ______.
Access to advanced and better healthcare facilities is a cause of ______.
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Cities offer higher wages, attracting workers such as vendors and ______.
Cities offer higher wages, attracting workers such as vendors and ______.
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Natural disasters such as floods and ______ can lead to increased urbanisation.
Natural disasters such as floods and ______ can lead to increased urbanisation.
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Modern amenities like shopping centres and movie theatres lure people towards ______ areas.
Modern amenities like shopping centres and movie theatres lure people towards ______ areas.
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Satellite cities are designed to house the overspill population of any major city and are located well beyond the limits of that ___
Satellite cities are designed to house the overspill population of any major city and are located well beyond the limits of that ___
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One of the objectives of satellite towns is to provide affordable ___ to people with low income.
One of the objectives of satellite towns is to provide affordable ___ to people with low income.
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Satellite cities act as a major economic ___ for main cities.
Satellite cities act as a major economic ___ for main cities.
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Smart cities are highly advanced in terms of infrastructure, communication, transport, and market ___
Smart cities are highly advanced in terms of infrastructure, communication, transport, and market ___
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A common person perceives a smart city as an urban region with a well-developed ___ and better quality of life.
A common person perceives a smart city as an urban region with a well-developed ___ and better quality of life.
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The main purpose of creating a smart city is to develop a replicable ___ of a city for other aspiring cities.
The main purpose of creating a smart city is to develop a replicable ___ of a city for other aspiring cities.
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Examples of smart cities around the globe include Toronto, Paris, New York, and ___
Examples of smart cities around the globe include Toronto, Paris, New York, and ___
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The initiative for Smart Cities in India was proposed by the Prime Minister with the tagline of 'Smarter Solutions for a Better ___'
The initiative for Smart Cities in India was proposed by the Prime Minister with the tagline of 'Smarter Solutions for a Better ___'
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Flashcards
Urbanisation
Urbanisation
The movement of people from rural to urban areas, leading to increased urban population.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Basic physical systems and services like roads, hospitals, and schools essential for a community.
Positive impacts of Urbanisation
Positive impacts of Urbanisation
Benefits such as improved infrastructure, services, and cultural opportunities in cities.
Negative impacts of Urbanisation
Negative impacts of Urbanisation
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Slum areas
Slum areas
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Resource scarcity
Resource scarcity
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Pollution
Pollution
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Sustainable cities
Sustainable cities
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Satellite City
Satellite City
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Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl
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Objectives of Satellite Cities
Objectives of Satellite Cities
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Smart City
Smart City
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Basic Elements of Smart Cities
Basic Elements of Smart Cities
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Economic Sub-Centre
Economic Sub-Centre
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Replicable Model
Replicable Model
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Smart City Examples
Smart City Examples
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Causes of Urbanisation
Causes of Urbanisation
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Development of Industries
Development of Industries
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Better Educational Facilities
Better Educational Facilities
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Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare Facilities
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Higher Wages
Higher Wages
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Communication and Transport Facilities
Communication and Transport Facilities
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Modern Amenities and Lifestyle
Modern Amenities and Lifestyle
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Study Notes
Urbanisation
- Urbanisation is the migration of people from rural areas to towns and cities, leading to a growth in the urban population.
- It marks a transformation from rural to urban lifestyles.
- Urbanisation increases the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.
- Early examples of urbanisation include the Harappan civilization.
- In modern India, urbanisation was influenced by British rule combined with the actions of Portuguese, Dutch, and French colonizers.
Causes of Urbanisation
- Industrial development provides employment opportunities, attracting people to urban areas.
- Better educational facilities draw students to cities.
- Access to advanced healthcare attracts people from rural areas.
- Higher wages and incomes are often available in urban centers for workers (e.g. vendors, street food sellers).
- Improved communication and transport infrastructure (e.g. airports, railways).
- Modern amenities (e.g. shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants).
- Natural disasters, like floods or earthquakes, sometimes lead to people moving to urban areas for safety or resources.
Impact of Urbanisation
- Positive Impacts:
- Urbanisation fosters infrastructure development (e.g. hospitals, schools, colleges).
- Creates jobs in various sectors
- Enhanced cultural and social services including better access to shopping centers, restaurants, other community venues
- Increased empowerment and learning opportunities with access to advanced technologies such as laptops and credit/debit cards
- Economic diversification and advancement
- Negative Impacts:
- Development of slums due to insufficient infrastructure and high housing costs.
- Scarcity of resources like water and electricity.
- Unemployment issues arising from more people seeking work than jobs available.
- Social unrest and criminal activities linked to unemployment.
- Air and water pollution due to industrialization and increased vehicle usage.
- Ecosystem destruction due to city expansion.
- Climate changes as a result of deforestation and increased city temperatures.
Smart Cities
- "Smart city" definition varies between regions but typically refers to cities with advanced infrastructure, communication systems, transport and market viability.
- Key elements of a smart city include access to affordable housing, efficient electricity supply, water and sanitation, healthcare, city services, transportation and education.
- Examples of smart cities include Paris, London, Tokyo, Berlin, Hong Kong, and Barcelona.
Satellite Cities
- Satellite cities (or towns) are smaller, self-contained cities developed near a larger metropolitan area, to help manage urban sprawl.
- They aim to house the overflow population from major cities with the goal of distributing the population from the main city, providing affordable housing to low-income families acting as a business and investment center and reducing resource scarcity in main cities.
- Examples include satellite cities in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.
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Explore the phenomenon of urbanisation, which entails the migration of individuals from rural settings to urban centers, resulting in an increase in the urban population. Delve into the various factors that spur this transformation, including industrial development, better education, healthcare access, and modern amenities.
