Question

As per the census of India, a rural and urban community can be distinguished based on which of these factors?

• A. Total area covered
• B. Population density
• C. Occupation of people
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Occupation of people

As per the census of India, an area is declared urban when
1.Occupation- More than 75% of the male working population is engaged in non- agricultural occupations.
2. Total Population- The population of the settlement is more than 5000.
3. Population density- The population density of the settlement is more than 400 persons per sq.km.