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Q. Consider the following statements about Megalopolis:
  1. The term 'Megalopolis' was popularised by Jean Gottman.
  2. It is a region extending as union of conurbations.
  3. Greater London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo are examples.
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Megalopolis, Greek word meaning "great city", was popularised by Jean Gottman (1957) and signifies 'super- metropolitan' region extending, as union of conurbations. The urban landscape stretching from Boston in the north to south of Washington in U.S.A. is the best known example of a megalopolis.
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