OCR B: Urban Futures: Case Study: Mumbai

True or False: Mumbai is the capital of India

• True

• False

Which of these statements show Mumbai is important internationally?

• Mumbai port is the busiest and largest port in India

• Many MNCs (multinational companies) have headquarters within Mumbai such as VW and Walt Disney

• Considered the financial capital of India as the city has the highest GDP in the country

• All of the above

What continent is Mumbai found in?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• Oceania

Which of these statements show why Mumbai is important nationally?

• Considered the financial capital of India as the city has the highest GDP in the country

• Mumbai is one of the most connected cities in India with numerous rail networks

• It’s a hub for smaller businesses with national and international reach, including in the design, fashion, tourism and jewellery

• All of the above

What is the estimated population of Mumbai?

• 10 million

• 12 miilion

• 20 million

• 22 million

What is meant by the term slum?

• An area of poverty

• An area of homelessness

• An area of high crime

• An area made of temporary of illegal housing

What is the name of the slum district in Mumbai we have studied?

• Dharavi

• Delhi

• Dubai

• Darhvi

What does this graph show?

• The population of Mumbai has decreased over time

• The population of Mumbai has increased over time

• The proportion of people living in slums is decreasing

• There are more wealthy than poor people in Mumbai

Which of these factors are high in Dharavi?

• Crime

• Employment

• Disease

• Literacy

Which of these are challenges of living in Dharavi?

• Crime rate is very low

• Dharavi is the most literate slum in India with a literacy rate of 69%

• Water is limited, communal pipes turn on at 5:30am for only 2 hours

• 85% of people have a job in the slum and work locally