Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Urban Settlements as per the Census of India?

At least 65% of the working male population is engaged in non-agricultural activities.

The correct answer is Option (3) → At least 65% of the working male population is engaged in non-agricultural activities.

As per the Census of India, a place is classified as an urban settlement if it satisfies the following criteria:

1. It has a municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area (statutory town), or

2. It meets all three of the following conditions (for census towns):

   • A minimum population of 5000 persons

   • A population density of at least 400 persons per square kilometer

   • At least 75% of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural activities

"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 and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometers are urban."

Note: This question is from pre rationalised NCERT.