Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:
Which of the following is correct regarding the definition of urban areas as per Census of India of 1991?
Options:
All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and have a minimum population of 10000 persons.
at least 70 per cent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.
a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometres.
None of the above
Correct Answer:
a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometres.
Explanation:
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 kilometres are urban.