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Mumbai (Case Study) Flashcards

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What is the population of Mumbai?

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About 21 million.

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What was Mumbai’s economy largely based on until the 1970s?

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Textiles and imports/exports through the port.

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Name some industries that have diversified Mumbai’s economy since the 1970s.

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Aerospace, engineering, computers, and electronic equipment.

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What are the main roles of Mumbai in India?

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It is the financial, commercial, and entertainment centre of India.

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What percentage of India’s industrial output is accounted for by Mumbai?

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25%

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What percentage of India’s foreign trade is handled by Mumbai?

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40%

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Name a major TNC based in Mumbai.

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The Tata Group.

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What major stock exchange is located in Mumbai?

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The Bombay Stock Exchange.

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What industries related to science and technology are present in Mumbai?

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Scientific and nuclear industries.

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What entertainment industry is Mumbai known for?

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Bollywood film industry.

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Which Indian city has the most millionaires and billionaires?

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Mumbai.

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What percentage of Mumbai’s population lived in slums according to the 2011 Census?

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75%

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What was the gender ratio in Mumbai as per the 2011 Census?

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838 females per 1,000 males.

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Why is there a lower number of females in Mumbai?

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Greater incidence of male migration to the city.

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How does Mumbai’s per capita income compare to the national average?

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About three times the national average.

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What are some problems Mumbai faces due to megacity growth?

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Poverty, unemployment, limited access to health care and education, poor sanitation, and limited access to electricity.

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What is a security issue faced by residents living in slums in Mumbai?

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Limited security of tenure.

18
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What is Dharavi?

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An area of about 2 km² in Mumbai, home to up to 1 million people.

19
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Why is there pressure to clear parts of Dharavi for development?

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Its proximity to Mumbai’s financial and commercial district.

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What informal activities provide livelihoods in Dharavi?

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Major recycling industries and other local work.

21
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What percentage of Dharavi adults work locally?

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Up to 85%.

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What are the working conditions like in Dharavi’s recycling industry?

A

They can be very dangerous.

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