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How many of India's cities are metropolitan cities or urban agglomerations?
A60
B100
C53
D468
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 53
1. There are 468 cities in all.
2. Six are mega cities.
3. 53 are metropolitan.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 4, Human Settlements._
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