Why was a large city population both a threat and an opportunity? Please explain.
Hi Parul,
Avneet has given a correct answer of your question.
Large city population was both a threat and an opportunity because of the following reasons:
Opportunity:
1. It paved the way for industrialisation
2. It brought with itself new technologies and science
3. It provided more jobs for people
4. It led to modernisation in the society
Threat:
1. Slums
2. Diseases
3. Unhygienic working conditions
4. Poverty
5. Unemployment
6. Challenges to meet the societal pressures
Hope you have got your answer.
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