Identify the correct statements about the definition of urban settlement in Indian context.
(A) All places with at least 75 per cent of male workers engaged in non-agricultural activities
(B) A density of population of at least 500 persons per sq. km
(C) All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee
(D) Minimum population of 5000 persons
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (C) and (D) only
The Census of India (1991) calls a place urban when it has an urban local body, or when it meets three tests: population, the work of its men, and density.
(A) All places with at least 75 per cent of male workers engaged in non-agricultural activities — True. At least 75 per cent of male workers must be in non-agricultural work.
(B) A density of population of at least 500 persons per sq. km — False. The density must be at least 400 persons per sq km, not 500. NTA changed one number of the book, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
(C) All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee — True. A place with such a local body is counted as urban.
(D) Minimum population of 5000 persons — True. A place must have a minimum population of 5000.
Note: The same question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 13-05-2026 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27):
Box: Urban Settlements |
