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Urban areas are known for having well-developed facilities and services. Which of the following best describes a key feature of urban areas?

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Advanced infrastructure and public services

Urban areas are defined by dense settlement patterns supported by well-developed infrastructure, including roads, electricity, water supply, healthcare, and educational institutions.

These advanced public services and infrastructure distinguish cities and towns from rural settlements, enabling non-agricultural economic activities such as industry, trade, and services to flourish.

Limited transport, dependence only on agriculture, and sparse population with open land are instead characteristic features of rural areas, not urban ones.

Therefore, the key feature of urban areas is Advanced infrastructure and public services.

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