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WorksheetsMumbai's Economic Growth and Population
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main reason for Mumbai's economic growth?
Its location on the west coast of India
Its deep-water harbour
Its tropical monsoon climate
Its extensive rail network
What percentage of India's international trade goes through Mumbai?
10%
15%
20%
25%
What is the main reason for the high population growth in Mumbai?
Low death rate
High birth rate
Migration from rural areas
Improved healthcare facilities
What type of jobs are created in Mumbai's growing financial and IT sectors?
Cleaners and mechanics
Taxi drivers and recycling operatives
High-skilled and educated positions
Factory workers and small-scale business owners
Which area in Mumbai is home to over 5000 small-scale businesses and factories?
Dharavi
Mumbai's container port
Mumbai's waterfront
Mumbai's rural urban fringe
How much money do the businesses in Dharavi contribute to Mumbai's economy per year?
£100 million
£200 million
£300 million
£350 million
What basic amenities do people living in Mumbai's squatter settlements have access to?
Water, electricity, and televisions
Water and electricity only
Electricity and televisions only
Water and televisions only
What is the main advantage of Mumbai's location on the west coast of India?
Access to Middle East and European markets
Access to African markets
Access to Asian markets
Access to North American markets
How are goods transported to Mumbai from the rest of India?
By air
By road
By sea
By rail
