Question

Which among the following are not characteristics of an urban settlement?

• A. Population density of at least 400 people per sq km.
• B. Population greater than 3000.
• C. 75% of working male population, non-farmers.
• D. 50% farmers in the population.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

50% farmers in the population.

In India, a settlement is considered urban if it has a population of over 5000, the density of population is at least 400 people per sq km, and at least 75% of the population is involved in non-agricultural activities. Usually, administrative headquarters like municipalities, corporations, and military cantonments are all designated as urban centres.