Explain any four negative effects of urbanisation briefly.

Four negative effects of urbanisation are-

1. Problem of overpopulation — Concentration of population becomes a major problem in cities and towns due to overcrowding. This leads to accommodation problem and growth of slums.
2. Disintegration of joint family— Due to high cost of living in the cities, it becomes difficult to maintain joint families. People prefer to live in nuclear families.
3. High cost of living — It becomes difficult for the lower income groups to maintain a decent standard of living.
4. Increase in crime rates — Due to higher concentration of population the crime rate also increases. This creates unrest in the society.