Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining urban settleme…

The correct answer is Option (2) → Density of population of at least 300 persons per square km.

The Census of India, 1991 calls a place urban only when it meets all its conditions together.

Option (1) Places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board, etc. — A criterion of the Census 1991 definition. Such a civic body (or a notified town area committee) is one of the conditions.

Option (2) Density of population of at least 300 persons per square km. — Not a criterion of the Census 1991 definition. The density must be at least 400 persons per square kilometre, not 300. NTA changed “400” to “300”, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.

Option (3) Minimum population of 5000 persons. — A criterion of the Census 1991 definition. A place needs a minimum population of 5000 persons.

Option (4) At least 75 per cent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural activities. — A criterion of the Census 1991 definition. At least 75 per cent of male workers must be in non-agricultural work.