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Question
Answer the following question.
Distinguish between metropolis and megalopolis.
Solution
Metropolis
Metro cities are cities with a population of more than 1 million. e.g., Allahabad, Kanpur, Pune, Kochi.
Megalopolis
Megacities are those with a population of over 5 million. e.g., Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad.
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