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What was the percentage of urban population in 1961?
What was the percentage of urban population in 1961?
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The correct option is C 18%
In 1961, 82% of India’s population resided in villages (that means 18% lived in urban regions), and the numbers in 1971 went down to 80.01%. As per the 2011 Census, the rural population formed 68.84% of the total population, with the urban population constituting only 31.16%.
In 1961, 82% of India’s population resided in villages (that means 18% lived in urban regions), and the numbers in 1971 went down to 80.01%. As per the 2011 Census, the rural population formed 68.84% of the total population, with the urban population constituting only 31.16%.
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