ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

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The sex ratio is usually unfavourable in those countries where ______ is widespread.

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The average sex ratio in the world is ______ females to every 1000 males.

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______ in Europe has the highest sex ratio with 1179 females for every 1000 males.

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______ shaped population pyramid indicates rapid population growth.

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Not being able to have babies or produce young ones is called ______.

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In India 69% population is rural and 31% ______.

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______ is also known as human capital flight.

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Both the ______ factors and the ______ factors are responsible for brain drain.

What does brain drain mean?

Give two positive effects of brain drain.

What are the causes of brain drain?

What are the negative impacts of brain drain?

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In India, 60 cities have been selected as ______.

State whether the following is true or false

Mumbai is one of the 20 cities selected as Smart Cities.

Briefly mention the aspects of urban life which serve as the basis for the smart cities.

What do you understand by Smart Cities?

Mention any five smart cities of India.

Mention the top ten smart cities in the world.

What are the essential features of a Smart City?

Why is there a need to build a Smart City?