Question

Arrange in ascending order of settlements:
(a) City
(b) Metropolitan city
(c) Suburban city
(d) Mega city

Hint:

Settlement size correlates with infrastructure and economic activity; mega cities face unique urban challenges.

Answer 1

Step 1: Arrange by increasing population size and urban complexity:
- Suburban city: Smaller, residential areas near cities, population ~50,000–100,000. 
- City: Urban center, population ~100,000–1 million. 
- Metropolitan city: Large urban area with multiple cities, population 1–10 million. 
- Mega city: Massive urban agglomeration, population >10 million. 
Step 2: Order: (c) Suburban city, (a) City, (b) Metropolitan city, (d) Mega city.