Question

The Census of India defines an urban area as having __________.

• A. a minimum population of 5,000
• B. at least 75 per cent of male working population engaged in non-agricultural occupations
• C. a density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km
• D. all the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

all the above

According to the census of India, an urban area should have following characteristics:

• A minimum population of 5,000.
  
• At least 75 percent of the working population engaged in non-agricultural occupations.
  
• A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km is required.