Which of the following statements about the definition of urban settlements by Census of India are correct?
(A) All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee
(B) Minimum population of 5000 persons
(C) At least, 50 percent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits
(D) A density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometer
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B), (D) only
The Census of India, 1991 defines an urban settlement by its local body, its population, the work of its male workers and its density.
(A) All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee — Correct. Such a local body is the first part of the definition.
(B) Minimum population of 5000 persons — Correct. An urban place must have at least 5000 persons.
(C) At least, 50 percent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits — Incorrect. The definition needs at least 75 per cent of male workers in non-agricultural work. NTA changed 75 per cent to 50 percent, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
(D) A density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometer — Correct. An urban place must have a density of at least 400 persons per sq km.
NCERT (2026-27):
Box (Chapter 2: Human Settlements) |
