Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): As per URDPFI guidelines Kolkata and Mumbai have become megalopolis due to the high population in these cities.
Reason (R): Population range of Megalopolis is between 50 lakhs to 1 crore. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Urban settlement hierarchy:
• Town
• City
• Metropolitan city
• Megacity
• Megalopolis A megalopolis generally consists of interconnected large metropolitan regions with extremely high population concentration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: According to urban settlement classifications, a megalopolis refers to a very large urban region formed by the growth and merging of metropolitan areas with extremely high population concentration and economic activity. Cities such as Mumbai and Kolkata are often categorized under large metropolitan or megalopolitan urban regions.

Step 1: Analyze Assertion (A).
Mumbai and Kolkata are among the most densely populated and highly urbanized cities in India. Due to their large urban spread and concentration of population and economic functions, they are considered megalopolitan regions. Hence, Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2: Analyze Reason (R).
The statement says: \[ \text{Population range of Megalopolis is between 50 lakhs to 1 crore.} \] This is incorrect because megalopolis generally refers to urban regions with population far exceeding: \[ 1 \text{ crore} \] and involving interconnected metropolitan regions. Therefore, Reason (R) is incorrect.

Step 3: Choose the appropriate option.
Since Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is incorrect, the correct answer is: \[ {(A)\; \text{is correct but}\; (R)\; \text{is not correct}} \]