Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: 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:

The correct answer is Option (2) → At least 75 percent of female workers are engaged in non-agricultural activity

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.