Study the given table and answer the questions.
| Class | Population Size | Number of Cities | Total Urban Population (in thousands) | % of Total Urban Population |
| I | 1,00,000 and more | 468 | 2,27,899 | 60.45 |
| II | 50,000 – 99,999 | 474 | 41,328 | 10.96 |
| III | 20,000 – 49,999 | 1,373 | 58,174 | 15.43 |
| IV | 10,000 – 19,999 | 1,683 | 31,866 | 8.45 |
| V | 5,000 – 9,999 | 1,749 | 15,883 | 4.21 |
| VI | Less than 5,000 | 424 | 1,956 | 0.51 |
Figure out the difference between the population of Class I and III cities (in thousands).
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 169725
- Class I population = 2,27,899 thousand
- Class III population = 58,174 thousand
- Difference = 2,27,899 − 58,174 = 1,69,725 thousand