According to Census of India, which of the following is NOT true with…

The correct answer is Option (1) → At least 75% of total population engaged in non-agricultural activities

The Census of India, 1991 calls a place urban when it meets all of these conditions: a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee; at least 5000 persons; at least 75 per cent of male workers in non-agricultural work; and a density of at least 400 persons per sq km.

Option (1) At least 75% of total population engaged in non-agricultural activities — Not true. The condition is about male workers, not the total population. NTA changed “male workers” to “total population”, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.

Option (2) Density of population, at least 400 persons/sq. km. — True. An urban place must have at least 400 persons per square kilometre.

Option (3) A minimum population of 5000 persons — True. An urban place must have at least 5000 persons.

Option (4) Places having municipality, cantonment board or corporation — True. Places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee are urban.