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Which one of the following cities was the first to attain the status of a 'megacity'?

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2022 NDA -1 GAT

London

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New York

Washington

- New York: Correct Answer

- New York was the first city to be termed a "megacity" due to its rapid expansion and urbanization in the early 20th century.

- By the 1930s, it had a population exceeding 10 million, meeting the definition of a megacity.

- London

- Historically, London was one of the largest cities, especially during the Industrial Revolution.

- However, it did not reach a population of 10 million until later.

- Paris

- It grew significantly, especially in the 19th century, but was not the first to reach megacity status.

- Washington

- Washington, D.C., has never reached the size of a megacity as typically defined by population metrics.

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