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Difficulty: HardDemography, Population, and Human Settlements in India

In the study of human settlements in India, the Census of India categorizes urban places into Statutory Towns and Census Towns. Which of the following sets of quantitative demographic criteria correctly defines a 'Census Town' according to the Census 2011 guidelines?

  1. A minimum population of 5,000; at least 75% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and a population density of at least 400 persons per sq. km.Answer
  2. B
    A minimum population of 10,000; at least 75% of the total working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and a population density of at least 500 persons per sq. km.
  3. C
    A minimum population of 5,000; at least 50% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and a population density of at least 400 persons per sq. km.
  4. D
    A minimum population of 5,000; at least 75% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and a population density of at least 300 persons per sq. km.

Answer

The criteria defining a Census Town in India are a minimum population of 5,000, at least 75% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural sector work, and a minimum population density of 400 persons per sq. km.
According to the Census of India 2011, urban settlements that do not possess a municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area committee (Statutory Towns) are classified as 'Census Towns' if they meet three criteria simultaneously: (1) a minimum population of 5,000, (2) at least 75% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits, and (3) a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the classification categories of urban settlements in Census of India
Urban areas are divided into Statutory Towns (notified under law by state/UT governments) and Census Towns (demographically identified).
To differentiate legal administrative urban status from demographic census-defined urban status.
2
Examine the three specific demographic thresholds for Census Towns
1. Minimum population of 5,000. 2. At least 75% of male main workers in non-agricultural activities. 3. Minimum population density of 400 persons per sq. km.
All three criteria must be fulfilled simultaneously for a village to be classified as a Census Town.
3
Evaluate the choices against the verified 2011 Census criteria
The statement specifying 5,000 minimum population, 75% male main non-agricultural workers, and 400 persons/sq. km density is accurate.
Matching exact census definitions ensures correct identification.

Key Concept

Criteria for Census Towns vs Statutory Towns in India Demography
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Demography, Population, and Human Settlements in India

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