Which of the following regarding gateway city is/are correct?
1. City whose physical location makes it a link between one country and others, or between one region and others
2. A gateway city exercises control over a large area because it commands the entry and exit rights and powers for a particular country or region
3. Most gateway cities are ports, many of which were formerly administrative centres for a colonial government
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2024
1. City whose physical location makes it a link between one country and others, or between one region and others: This is the fundamental definition of a gateway city – its strategic location serves as a key entry/exit point connecting different areas.
2. A gateway city exercises control over a large area because it commands the entry and exit rights and powers for a particular country or region: Gateway cities control the flow of goods, people, and information due to their function as transportation hubs and points of entry/exit, granting them significant influence or ‘control’ over related activities in the connected regions.
3. Most gateway cities are ports, many of which were formerly administrative centres for a colonial government: Historically and currently, many major gateway cities are ports (seaports or airports) that facilitate international trade and travel. Many also served as crucial administrative centres during colonial periods, consolidating power and controlling access and resources for the colonial power.