Which one out of the following is incorrect about definition of urban settlement according to 1991 census?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → At least 90% workers are engaged in non-agricultural activity.
Option (1) All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area. — True. Such a local body is part of the definition.
Option (2) At least 5000 persons. — True. A minimum population of 5000 is required.
Option (3) At least 90% workers are engaged in non-agricultural activity. — False. The definition asks for at least 75 per cent of male workers in non-agricultural work, not 90 per cent of all workers. Both the figure and the group counted are changed.
Option (4) At least 400 persons per square km population density. — True. A density of at least 400 persons per square kilometre is required.
NCERT (2025-26): “Urban Settlements … The census of India, 1991 defines urban settlements as ‘All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and have a minimum population of 5000 persons, at least 75 per cent of male workers are engaged in non-agriculture pursuits and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometer are urban.” |