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 urban settlements as “All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and have a minimum population of 5000 persons, at least 75 per cent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits (C is incorrect) and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometers are urban.