Question

Which of these statements is not correct about urbanisation?

• A. The basic facilities like water, electricity are provided by municipal corporation in cities.
• B. Urbanisation happens due to transition from agrarian economy to industrial economy.
• C. Urbanisation has increased rapidly in recent years.
• D. Most of Indian population lives in urban areas.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Most of Indian population lives in urban areas.

As of 2019, the urban population of India stands at around 35%. Urbanisation has grown rapidly in India but the majority of its population still lives in villages.