Question

Which of the following Indian cities is the world's fastest - growing city as per a recent estimate put out by the 'Economist' magazine based on 2015 - 20 projection?
1. Malappuram
2. Kollam
3. Surat
4. Kozhikode

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Malappuram

The correct answer is Malappuram.

• Malappuram is the fastest growing city in the world with a 44.1% urban growth between 2015 and 2020 as per the survey conducted by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) based on the urban area growth during January 2020.
  • It is the first Indian municipal body to provide free Wi-Fi connectivity to its entire residents.
  • Malappuram is also the first Indian municipal body to achieve the International Organization for Standardization certificate.
  • It is also the first complaint-free municipality in the state.

• Kollam is an old seaport and city on the Laccadive Sea coast of the Indian state of Kerala.
  • It is situated 66 kilometers north of the state capital Trivandrum.
  • The city is on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake.
  • Kollam is an ISO 9001:2015 certified city corporation for the best Municipal administration and services.
  • As per the survey conducted by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) based on urban area growth during January 2020, Kollam became the 10th fastest growing city in the world with a 31.1% urban growth between 2015 and 2020.
• Kozhikode is an Indian city, second-largest urban agglomeration in the State of Kerala and 19th largest in the country with a population of 2 million according to 2011 census.
  • Kozhikode is classified as a Tier 2 city according to Government of India.
  • Kozhikode Corporation is the first City Corporation in Kerala after the creation of the state. Established in 1962.
• Surat used to be a large seaport and is now the commercial and economic center in South Gujarat, which is famous for its diamonds and textile Industries and as a shopping centre for apparels and accessories.
  • It is the eighth largest city and ninth largest urban agglomeration in India.