Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Settlements

Question:

Which one of the followings is NOT the part of definition of urban area in India?

Options:

Minimum Population of 5000 persons

At least 75 percent of female workers are engaged in non-agricultural activity

Density of population is at least 400 persons per square kilometer

Cantonment board and notified town area

Correct Answer:

At least 75 percent of female workers are engaged in non-agricultural activity

Explanation:

For the Census of India 2011, the definition of urban area is as follows;

  1. All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc.
  2. All other places which satisfied the following criteria:
    1. A minimum population of 5,000;
    2. At least 75 per cent of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and
    3. A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km.