Study the given table and answer the questions.
| Class | Population Size | Number of Cities | Total Urban Population (in thousands) | % of Total Urban Population |
| I | 1,00,000 and more | 468 | 2,27,899 | 60.45 |
| II | 50,000 – 99,999 | 474 | 41,328 | 10.96 |
| III | 20,000 – 49,999 | 1,373 | 58,174 | 15.43 |
| IV | 10,000 – 19,999 | 1,683 | 31,866 | 8.45 |
| V | 5,000 – 9,999 | 1,749 | 15,883 | 4.21 |
| VI | Less than 5,000 | 424 | 1,956 | 0.51 |
Which one of the given options is not showing decline in number of total Urban Population?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Class II to III
Compare the total urban population (in thousands) of each class with the next one.
Option (1) Class I to II — Shows a decline. 2,27,899 falls to 41,328.
Option (2) Class II to III — Shows a rise, not a decline. 41,328 rises to 58,174.
Option (3) Class III to IV — Shows a decline. 58,174 falls to 31,866.
Option (4) Class IV to V — Shows a decline. 31,866 falls to 15,883.