Q182
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Population, Census & Tribes
An area will be described as urban if it has
- a.High population
- b.Has towns and cities
- c.Has a high proportion of people in non agriculture pursuits
- d.All of the above
Answer: (D) All of the above
The Census of India 1991 defines an urban settlement as one that: has a municipality, corporation, or notified town area committee, AND has a minimum population of 5,000, AND has at least 75% of male workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits, AND has a population density of at least 400 persons per square kilometre. All three criteria combine, making D correct.