Question

As per the 1961 census of India, which of these are the criteria for an area to be categorised as 'urban'?

• A. More than 75% of the of the male working populationpopulation should be engaged in non- agricultural occupations.
• B. The population of the settlement should be more than 5000.
• C. The population density of the settlement should be more than 400 persons per sq.km.
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

An urban area is defined on the basis of three main criteria.
1. More than 75% of the male working population should be engaged in non- agricultural occupations.
2. Total population to be more than 5000 persons.
3. Population density to be more than 400 persons per sq.km.