Question

Statement 1: The urban population in India saw a major surge post Independence.
Statement 2: After Independence, there was an immediate increase in industrialisation and administrative services.

• A. Both statements are correct and statement 1 is the correct explanation of statement 2.
• B. Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
• D. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.

The urban to rural ratio was 1:9 in 1901, changed to 1:3 by 1991. The urban population in India saw a major surge post Independence. After Independence, there was an immediate increase in industrialisation and administrative services. To keep up with the demands, cities started filling up, giving rise to the urban population.