ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

List few countries with low population density (under population)

Mention the causes of underpopulation?

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In ______ condition, the number of people in a particular area is more than the available resources.

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______ population puts less pressure on the environment.

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Workers in cities get ______ wages.

State whether the following is true or false

Rapid industrial growth in and around the city leads to lack of job opportunities.

State whether the following is true or false

People in the urban areas have less access to health, educational, cultural and social services than in rural areas.

State whether the following is true or false

Slums are usually located on land not owned by the slum dwellers.

Mention three ways in which the environment is affected as a result of increased urbanization.

What are the positive impacts of urbanization?

How does urbanization negatively impact the lives of people?

Briefly explain ways of reducing the negative impact of urbanization.

What are slums?

How do slums affect the cities?

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Thousands of youth having good knowledge of the ______ language are hired at call centers across the country.

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______ are urban areas that are heavily populated with poor housing and living conditions.

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______ leads to creation of slums.

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Overcrowding in slums leads to the outbreak of diseases such as ______ and ______.

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A rise in ______ pollution leads to rise in allergies and respiratory diseases.

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Increase in the number of ______ over the years has led to a huge increase in air pollution in New Delhi.