What are the industrially developed urban centers usually surrounded by?

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 16 Jan 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is agricultural rural hinterland.

Key Points

Industrially developed urban centers are usually surrounded by an "agricultural rural hinterland."
In geographical terms, a 'hinterland' refers to the area surrounding a town or port, which is served by the port or town for the transportation of goods.
In context, an agricultural rural hinterland serves as the region that supplies the urban center with agricultural products or raw materials and in return, it receives industrial goods and services.
However, it's important to note that the exact nature and characteristics of the hinterland can change based on specific geographical or economic contexts.
For instance, a seaport city might indeed have a "seaport hinterland" where the surrounding areas rely on the port for trade and transportation access.