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GATE 2024 AR — Planning – Question 12

Planning History, Theory and Techniques · Ekistics · 1 mark · Multiple choice

In the Ekistics logarithmic settlement scale, what is the world city called?

  1. Megalopolis
  2. Conurbation
  3. Acropolis
  4. Ecumenopolis

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Correct answer: (D) Ecumenopolis

Explanation

Ecumenopolis denotes the projected worldwide integrated settlement or world city, D. Megalopolis and conurbation refer to large regional urban formations; acropolis is an elevated fortified precinct rather than the top worldwide settlement level.

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