Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

The level of urbanisation is measured by which of the following?

Options:

Road density

Numbers of business complex and shopping malls

Percentage of urban to total population

Occupational structure of Population

Correct Answer:

Percentage of urban to total population

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Percentage of urban to total population

3. Percentage of urban to total population: This is the most commonly used indicator to measure urbanization. It calculates the proportion of people living in urban areas, typically defined by certain population density or specific administrative criteria, relative to the total population of the country.