1.9.1 Mumbai

Question 1

Population of Mumbai

Answer 1

20+ million

Question 2

Number of airports in Mumbai

Answer 2

10

Question 3

Number of universities in top 20 table

Answer 3

0

Question 4

How has Mumbai’s population changed since 1991?

Answer 4

Nearly doubled because of a large influx of migrants from other parts of India, seeking better employment opportunities.

Question 5

How is Mumbai a city of two halves?

Answer 5

Antilla (home to India’s richest family), which towers over Dharavi (the most densely populated slum on the planet).

Question 6

What is the name of the biggest slum in Mumbai?

Answer 6

Dharavi

Question 7

The Great Mumbai Disaster Management Action Plan

Answer 7

A plan created in response to the 2005 flooding. The purpose of it is to identify the risks and vulnerabilities the city could face in the future.

Question 8

Characteristics of Dharavi

Answer 8

Poor living/working conditions and housing quality, high population density.

Question 9

How densely populated is Dharavi? (+ comparison with Cumbria)

Answer 9

Most densely populated slum on Earth - Dharavi has a population density of 300,000+ people per km2 compared to 15 people per km2 in Cumbria.

Question 9

What is Dharavi?

Answer 9

Dharavi in Mumbai is one of the largest slums in the world. It was made famous by the film, Slumdog Millionaire.

Question 10

Importance of Mumbai

Answer 10

• The most highly populated city in India (est. 20m)
• Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires and millionaires in India.
• The city is home to India’s Bollywood film industry.

Question 11

Industry in Dharavi

Answer 11

• Industry is untaxed, illegal and thriving.
• All necessary amenities such as shops, canteens, barbershops and washrooms are provided. – Many workers have no need to leave the workplace.
• Some (35%) factory workers don’t have a home in the city and instead are forced to sleep at the workplace.
• Workhouses and sweatshops have appalling working conditions. E.g. No minimum working age.

Question 12

Water in Dharavi

Answer 12

• Water is rationed. It is turned on at 5:30am for two hours only. These are taps are shared between 12 houses and must get enough water for the entire day.
• 95% of water is lost through leaky pipes, allowing for disease to enter.
• Clothes are being washed in waste water, potentially leading to illness

Question 13

Community in Dharavi

Answer 13

• Dharavi is like an independent city, made of complex neighbourhoods and streets. There are no roads or maps so navigation is difficult.
• People are welcoming and happy despite the hardships they face.