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What are the common problems associated with increasing population in the urban areas?

GeographyClass 7AllAnswered 12 Apr 2026
Answer

Ans. More and more people from rural areas are shifting to urban areas; this is causing a lot of problems such as:

  1. Development of slums.
  2. Shortage of power supply.
  3. Shortage of water supply.
  4. Development of squatters.
  5. Congested spaces.
  6. Increase in crime.
Geography · Class 7