Question

Which of the following is a criteria for a settlement to be called urban in India?

• A. At least 75% of the population must be involved in non-agricultural activities
• B. At most 25% of the people in the settlement should be involved in agriculture-related activities
• C. Population density must be at least 400 people per sq km
• D. Population must be over 50000

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Population density must be at least 400 people per sq km

A settlement has to fulfill certain criteria in order to be deemed as urban settlement. In India, a settlement is considered urban if it has a population of over 5000. The density of population must be at least 400 people per sq km. Also, at least 75% of the population must be involved in non-agricultural activities for a settlement to be called urban. Usually, administrative headquarters like municipalities, corporations, and military cantonments are all designated as urban centres.