______% of the total population lived in urban areas in India, in year 2011.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 31.16
The level of urbanisation is measured as the share of urban population in the total population. In 2011 it was 31.16 per cent in India, which is quite low compared with developed countries; the urban population grew eleven-fold during the twentieth century.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 23-05-2026 (Slot 2) and 13-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 23-05-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2025-26): “Urbanisation in India … The level of urbanisation is measured in terms of percentage of urban population to total population. The level of urbanisation in India in 2011 was 31.16 per cent, which is quite low in comparison to developed countries. Total urban population has increased eleven-fold during the twentieth century.…” |