The most important cause of urbanisation in India is

The correct answer is Option (1) → Rural to Urban Migration

Rural-urban migration means people moving from villages to towns and cities, which raises the share of people living in urban areas.

Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.