India: Urbanization Archives

1. According to results of Census 2011, among the top four populous metro

According to results of Census 2011, among the top four populous metropolitans, literacy rate is highest in

Mumbai

Delhi

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

This question was previously asked in

UPSC SO-Steno – 2017

Download PDF Attempt Online

According to Census 2011 results, Mumbai had the highest literacy rate among the given metropolitan areas.

Based on data from Census 2011 for Urban Agglomerations, the literacy rates were approximately: Mumbai (around 89.7%), Delhi (around 86.3%), Bengaluru (around 88.5%), and Hyderabad (around 83.2%). Comparing these figures, Mumbai recorded the highest literacy rate among the options provided.

Literacy rate is a key indicator of socio-economic development. The Census provides detailed data on literacy rates across various geographies and demographics in India. The ranking might vary slightly depending on whether city municipal limits or urban agglomerations are considered, but for the major metros, the relative ranking among the given options typically holds.

2. Which of the following statements regarding Urban Population in India

Which of the following statements regarding Urban Population in India as per Census 2011 is/are correct?

1. More than 31% of the total population lives in towns.
2. The number of towns was more than 7500.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

This question was previously asked in

UPSC Geoscientist – 2024

Download PDF Attempt Online

According to Census 2011 data, the total urban population in India was 31.16% of the total population. This is “more than 31%”, making statement 1 correct. The Census 2011 identified a total of 7,935 towns in India, which is “more than 7500”, making statement 2 correct. Both statements are factually correct based on the Census 2011 data on urbanisation in India.

– Census 2011 recorded India’s urban population percentage and the number of towns.
– Urban population: 31.16% of the total population.
– Number of towns: 7,935.

The Census of India defines ‘urban areas’ based on criteria including population size, density, percentage of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits, and the existence of municipal bodies. This classification includes both Statutory Towns and Census Towns.

3. Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States

Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States with regard to percentage of urban population (2011)?

Tamil Nadu—Mizoram—Goa—Maharashtra

Goa—Mizoram—Maharashtra—Kerala

Maharashtra—Kerala—Mizoram—Goa

Mizoram—Goa—Maharashtra—Kerala

This question was previously asked in

UPSC CDS-2 – 2018

Download PDF Attempt Online

The correct answer is C) Maharashtra—Kerala—Mizoram—Goa.

Based on the 2011 Census of India data for the percentage of urban population, the approximate percentages for the states listed are: Maharashtra (45.2%), Kerala (47.7%), Tamil Nadu (48.4%), Mizoram (52.1%), and Goa (62.2%). Arranging the states given in option C in ascending order of urban population percentage gives Maharashtra (45.2%) < Kerala (47.7%) < Mizoram (52.1%) < Goa (62.2%). This is a correct ascending sequence among the options provided.

Urbanization levels vary significantly across Indian states. States like Goa and Mizoram, despite their smaller populations, have relatively high percentages of urban residents compared to many larger states. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are among the most urbanized large states. The ascending sequence in option C correctly reflects the relative positions of these states in terms of urban population percentage according to the 2011 census.

4. Find the correct arrangement of the following urban agglomerations in

Find the correct arrangement of the following urban agglomerations in descending order as per their population size according to Census 2011.

Delhi-Mumbai-Kolkata-Chennai

Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai

Mumbai-Kolkata-Delhi-Chennai

Kolkata-Chennai-Mumbai-Delhi

This question was previously asked in

UPSC CDS-1 – 2019

Download PDF Attempt Online

The correct answer is B) Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai.

According to Census 2011 data, the Urban Agglomeration (UA) population sizes in descending order were: Mumbai, followed by Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai.

As per Census 2011, the population of the major urban agglomerations were approximately: Mumbai UA (18.4 million), Delhi UA (16.3 million), Kolkata UA (14.1 million), and Chennai UA (8.7 million). This makes the correct descending order by population size Mumbai > Delhi > Kolkata > Chennai.