Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

The highly urbanised cities of Delhi and Chandigarh have higher proportion of population engaged in services other than agriculture. What of the following is NOT indicated by this?

Options:

Availability of limited farming land

Industrialisation leading to movement of workers in non-farm sector

Fast pace of urbanisation

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: None of the above

A higher proportion of population engaged in non-agricultural services in highly urbanised cities like Delhi and Chandigarh indicates:

  • Limited farming land due to urban expansion,
  • Industrialisation and growth of non-farm employment, and
  • Rapid urbanisation leading to dominance of the service sector.

NCERT: "The highly urbanised cities of Delhi and Chandigarh have higher proportion of population engaged in services other than agriculture this indicates that there is availability of limited farming land, and also large scale urbanisation and industrialisation requiring more workers in non-farm sectors."