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प्रश्न
What are slums?
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उत्तर
Slums are overcrowded, poorly built residential areas, usually located in and around cities, where the housing and living conditions are substandard. They often lack basic facilities such as clean drinking water, sanitation, electricity, and proper waste disposal.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State whether the following is true or false
Rapid industrial growth in and around the city leads to lack of job opportunities.
Mention three ways in which the environment is affected as a result of increased urbanization.
How does urbanization negatively impact the lives of people?
Briefly explain ways of reducing the negative impact of urbanization.
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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Increase in the number of ______ over the years has led to a huge increase in air pollution in New Delhi.
