World Towns

1. Which one of the following megacities has the highest population ?

Which one of the following megacities has the highest population ?

Delhi
Tokyo
Canton
Seoul
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The correct answer is Tokyo.
– Comparing the metropolitan areas of the given cities:
– Tokyo (Greater Tokyo Area) is widely recognized as the world’s most populous metropolitan area.
– Delhi (National Capital Region) is a major metropolitan area but generally smaller than Tokyo.
– Canton (Guangzhou Metropolitan Area) is a major metropolitan area in China but smaller than Tokyo.
– Seoul (Seoul Capital Area) is a major metropolitan area but smaller than Tokyo.
– Population figures for metropolitan areas can vary depending on the definition used (e.g., urban agglomeration, metropolitan area). However, by most standard definitions of metropolitan areas, Tokyo consistently ranks as the largest in the world.
– As of recent estimates, Tokyo’s metropolitan area population is over 37 million, while Delhi’s is around 30-32 million, Seoul’s around 25 million, and Guangzhou’s around 20-22 million.

2. Consider the following pairs: Towns sometimes mentioned in news

Consider the following pairs:

Towns sometimes mentioned in news Country
1. Aleppo Syria
2. Kirkuk Yemen
3. Mosul Palestine
4. Mazar-i-sharif Afghanistan

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

1 and 2
1 and 4
2 and 3
3 and 4
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UPSC IAS – 2018
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Statement 1 is correct: Aleppo is a major city in Syria. It has been frequently in the news due to the Syrian Civil War. Statement 4 is correct: Mazar-i-Sharif is a large city in Afghanistan, important historically and strategically.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Kirkuk is a city in Iraq, known for its oil reserves and contested status, particularly between the central government and the Kurdistan Region. Yemen is a country in the Arabian Peninsula. Statement 3 is incorrect: Mosul is a major city in Iraq, historically significant and a key battleground against ISIS. Palestine is a region in the Middle East.
These cities have often been mentioned in international news due to conflicts, humanitarian crises, or political developments in their respective regions.

3. Khumbum monastery is situated in

Khumbum monastery is situated in

India
Thailand
China
Japan
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UPSC CAPF – 2013
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Khumbum monastery is situated in China.
Kumbum Monastery (also spelled Khumbum or Ta’er Monastery in Chinese) is a prominent Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in Huangzhong County, Qinghai Province, China. It is one of the most important monasteries of the Gelug school and holds historical significance as the birthplace of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug tradition. Although culturally Tibetan, its present-day location is within the administrative boundaries of China.
The other great monasteries of the Gelug school are Ganden, Sera, and Drepung (all historically in Tibet, now within China). Khumbum is renowned for its unique butter sculptures, frescoes, and barbola embroidery.

4. Which of the following is/are coastal cities ? Hamburg Washington

Which of the following is/are coastal cities ?

  1. Hamburg
  2. Washington
  3. Berlin
  4. Cairo

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1 and 4
1 only
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UPSC CAPF – 2010
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The correct option is D) 1 only.
1. **Hamburg:** A major port city in Germany, located on the River Elbe about 100 km from its mouth on the North Sea. It is considered a coastal city due to its significant port and direct access to the sea for large vessels.
2. **Washington D.C.:** Located on the Potomac River, significantly inland from the Atlantic coast (approx. 200 km). While it has a port, it is not typically classified as a coastal city in the same way as ports directly on the coast.
3. **Berlin:** The capital of Germany, located inland on the Spree River. It is a landlocked city.
4. **Cairo:** The capital of Egypt, located on the Nile River, far inland from both the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It is a landlocked city.
Based on the common understanding of “coastal city” (situated on the coast or with immediate access to the sea facilitating a major port), only Hamburg fits the description among the given options.
A coastal city is generally defined as a city adjacent to a coast or shore, or one whose economy and development are significantly tied to maritime activities facilitated by proximity to the sea. Port cities located on estuaries or rivers close to the sea are often included, provided they handle significant sea-going traffic. Hamburg is a prime example of this.

5. Which one of the following cities was the first to attain the status o

Which one of the following cities was the first to attain the status of a ‘megacity’?

London
Paris
New York
Washington
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The correct answer is C) New York.
While London was the first city to reach a population of 1 million (around 1800), the term ‘megacity’ refers to a metropolitan area with a population exceeding 10 million. The New York metropolitan area is generally considered to be the first in the world to reach a population of 10 million, doing so by the late 1930s or early 1940s, depending on the definition of the metropolitan area used.
London reached the 10 million mark later in the 20th century. Tokyo is often cited as the first Asian megacity, reaching this size later than New York but earlier than London or Paris by most definitions. Washington DC’s metropolitan area reached megacity status even more recently.

6. The city of Cartagena, which is famous for Protocol on Biosafety, is l

The city of Cartagena, which is famous for Protocol on Biosafety, is located in

Colombia
Venezuela
Brazil
Guyana
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2019
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The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology. The Protocol was finalized and adopted in the city of Cartagena, Colombia, in January 2000, which gives it its name.
International environmental agreements are often named after the city where they are adopted or signed.
Although the Protocol was adopted in Cartagena, Colombia, its parent agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. The Secretariat of the CBD and its protocols, including the Cartagena Protocol, is located in Montreal, Canada.
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