Which of the following criteria is NOT correct as per the definition of urban settlement given by the Census of India in 1991?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → At Least 50 percent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.
As per the Census of India (1991) definition of urban settlement:
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A minimum population of 5,000.
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At least 75% of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural activities.
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A population density of at least 400 persons per sq. km.
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All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area committee are considered urban.