As per the 2011 census, which of the following classes of towns/cities has the maximum number?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Class V
In 2011, Class V (5,000–9,999 people) had 1,749 towns, more than any other class.
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: Class V towns are small, yet there are more of them than of any other class. Only one table in an older book shows this.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 4.2: India – Class-wise number of towns and cities and their population, 2011 |
