Question

10. Which one of the following is not the part of the definition of a town as per the census
of India?
(a) Population density of 400 persons per sq km.
(b) Presence of municipality, corporation etc.
(c) Move them 75% of the population engaged in primary sector
(d) Population size of more than 500 persons​

Answer 1

Option c) More them 75% of the population engaged in primary sector is not the part of the definition of a town as per the census.

According to the census, the definition of a town is:

• The population should consist of about 5000 people i.e. more than 500 people.
• On average 400 people must be residing per sq km.
• Each town has a municipality or municipal corporation which is called Nagar Palika.
• In towns, the 75% male population should be dependent on activities that are unrelated to agriculture.