Which one is the fastest sinking city in the world_________?
Correct answer: D. Jakarta
- A. Manila
- B. Shanghai
- C. New Delhi
- D. Jakarta
- E. None of these
Explanation
Jakarta is widely cited as the world's fastest-sinking major city, especially because groundwater extraction, heavy urban development and rising sea levels affect its low-lying northern districts. The Indonesian capital is therefore the standard answer.
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