Which one of the following cities was the first to attain the status of a ‘megacity’? (NDA 1 2022 Exam)

A. London

B. Paris

C. New York

D.  Washington

Solution: C

In the 1950s, New York City and Tokyo were the world's first megacities, with urban populations exceeding 10 million.

In the past 50 years, there have been more megacities in developing countries than in developed countries.

Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

Know about the megacities in the world.