Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Urban Settlements as per the Census of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → At least 65% of the working male population is engaged in non-agricultural activities.
Option (1) Presence of municipality, corporation, cantonment or notified town area. — A characteristic as per the Census.
Option (2) The density of population should be at least 400 persons per square kilometer. — A characteristic as per the Census.
Option (3) At least 65% of the working male population is engaged in non-agricultural activities. — Not a characteristic as per the Census. The figure is at least 75 per cent of male workers, not 65 per cent. NTA changed 75 to 65, and a true line became false. Read the numbers carefully.
Option (4) The population of the settlement should be at least 5000 persons. — A characteristic as per the Census.
NCERT (2026-27): “Urban Settlements … 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-agriculture pursuits and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometer are urban.” |