Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

Which of the following criteria is NOT correct as per the definition of urban settlement given by the Census of India in 1991?

Options:

Place having minimum population of 5000.

At Least 50 percent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.

Place having a density of population of at least 400 person per square kilometer.

All places which have a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or Notified town area committee.

Correct Answer:

At Least 50 percent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.

Explanation:

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:

  1. A minimum population of 5,000.

  2. At least 75% of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural activities.

  3. A population density of at least 400 persons per sq. km.

  4. All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area committee are considered urban.