As per the UN criteria, a city qualifies as a megacity when its population is a minimum of:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct option is option 2 i.e 10 million.
| Megacity | Cities with more than 10 million inhabitants are often termed “megacities”. |
| By 2030, the number of cities with 1 to 5 million inhabitants is projected to grow to 597. | |
| A further 710 cities are expected to have between 500,000 and 1 million inhabitants, in 2030. |