Mumbai As A World City

Question 1

What is the classification of the World City of Mumbai?

Answer 1

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Question 2

Why is Mumbai a hub for business, transport and trade?

Answer 2

Mumbai is the centre of Asia’s film industry ‘Bollywood’ which has a global cultural impact. Many of India’s numerous TNCs (including Bank of India, Tata Group, and Reliance) are based in Mumbai. Mumbai is India’s financial centre. The city airport is the 2nd busiest in India.

Question 3

Why is Mumbai a hub for production?

Answer 3

Mumbai is an important centre for the production of many goods, including textiles and jewellery. Mumbai generates over 25% of India’s industrial output and 70% of India’s foreign trade.

Question 4

Why is Mumbai a hub for politics?

Answer 4

Mumbai is not political hub in the same way as London.

Question 5

Why is Mumbai a hub for migration?

Answer 5

Over 1000 new migrants arrive in Mumbai each day – mainly from rural area.

Question 6

What is a World City?

Answer 6

A world city is an interconnected global economic centre that has a significant influence on the world economy