Urban carrying capacity concept – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C are correct because they define urban carrying capacity, identify key indicators and show how the concept can inform planning. Statement D is incorrect as it assumes technology can fully remove ecological limits, which is unrealistic. Thus, the combination A, B and C only is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits C, which correctly links carrying capacity analysis with actual planning decisions on limits and zoning. Without C, the practical application of the concept is not fully reflected.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as it lists only B and C and leaves out A, which provides the core definition of urban carrying capacity. Without the definition, the answer is conceptually incomplete.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it gathers the three true statements and excludes D, which downplays ecological constraints. It captures both the meaning and use of carrying capacity in urban planning.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect since it treats all four statements as correct, thereby endorsing D’s claim that carrying capacity can be ignored due to technology. This contradicts sustainability principles and invalidates the option.