Read the following passage and answer the question below. Urbanization, the process by which an increasing proportion of a population comes to live in cities rather than rural areas, has accelerated dramatically over the past century. Today, more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas, a figure that is projected to keep rising in the coming decades, particularly in developing regions of Asia and Africa. Cities often offer greater access to employment opportunities, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, drawing people from rural areas in search of better living standards. However, rapid and often unplanned urban growth can strain existing infrastructure, leading to problems such as traffic congestion, inadequate housing, and increased pollution. Urban planners and policymakers are increasingly focused on developing sustainable cities that can accommodate growing populations while minimizing environmental impact, through strategies such as improved public transportation, green building design, and efficient waste management systems. Successfully managing urbanization is considered essential to ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for the majority of the world's population. Question: According to the passage, what proportion of the world's population currently lives in urban areas?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Reading Comprehension MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Read the following passage and answer the question below. Urbanization, the process by which an increasing proportion of a population comes to live in cities rather than rural areas, has accelerated dramatically over the past century. Today, more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas, a figure that is projected to keep rising in the coming decades, particularly in developing regions of Asia and Africa. Cities often offer greater access to employment opportunities, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, drawing people from rural areas in search of better living standards. However, rapid and often unplanned urban growth can strain existing infrastructure, leading to problems such as traffic congestion, inadequate housing, and increased pollution. Urban planners and policymakers are increasingly focused on developing sustainable cities that can accommodate growing populations while minimizing environmental impact, through strategies such as improved public transportation, green building design, and efficient waste management systems. Successfully managing urbanization is considered essential to ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for the majority of the world's population. Question: According to the passage, what proportion of the world's population currently lives in urban areas?”
The accepted answer is D. More than half. The passage states more than half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas.
- A. Less than a quarter
Why not A: “Less than a quarter” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. More than half. The passage states more than half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas.
- B. Exactly one-third
Why not B: “Exactly one-third” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. More than half. The passage states more than half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas.
- C. Nearly all
Why not C: “Nearly all” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. More than half. The passage states more than half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas.
- D. More than half ✓
Correct answer
D. More than half
Explanation
The passage states more than half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas.
Source: Reading Comprehension Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, reading comprehension, verbal ability, NTS
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