A town has 6,000 people, mostly in non-farm jobs, and dense housing. What minimum population makes an area urban for the Census?
A1,000
B10,000
C50,000
D5,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 5,000
1. The Census needs at least 5,000 people.
2. 75 per cent of male workers must be non-agricultural.
3. Density must be at least 400 per sq km.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 8, Local Governments._
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