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In India census town refers to

1. Population exceeds 5,000
2. At least 75% of main working population is employed outside the agricultural sector.
3. Minimum population density of 400 person per km2.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?


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a) Only 1
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b) 2 and 3
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c) 1 and 3
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d) 1, 2 and 3
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Solution

The correct option is D d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer-d
In India a census town is one which is not statutorily notified and administered as a town, but nevertheless whose population has attained urban characteristics.They are characterized by the following:
Population exceeds 5,000
At least 75% of main working population is employed outside the agricultural sector
Minimum population density of 400 persons per km2

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