Mumbai Economic And Social Patterns Flashcards

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What percentage of India’s total tax income did Mumbai account for in 2015?

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33%

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What percentage of India’s GDP did Mumbai account for in 2015?

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6.61%

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3
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How much of India’s foreign trade in Mumbai responsible for? I’m

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40% so has busiest port in India

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4
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What percentage of inhabitants live in slums?

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60%

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5
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What is Mumbai’s most famous slum?

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Dharavi

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6
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When was Dharavi formed?

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Grew late 19thC, thousands travelling to area to work in textiles industry

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7
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What was Dharavi land’s previous use?

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Mangrove swamp used by fishermen but filled with rotten fish and human waste

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8
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How much money does Dharavi’s micro industries produce annually?

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$650 million

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9
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Problems in Dharavi

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Inadequate hygiene standards
Poor housing
Lack of basic infrastructure

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10
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How many people share each toilet in Dharavi?

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1000 residents

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11
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What does a lack of education mean for people in Mumbai?

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Urban social exclusion, as difficult to get well paid job and afford sustainable housing to escape poverty

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