The correct answer is (c). Class IV, V and VI towns are included in the category of small towns by the Census of India.
The Census of India classifies towns into six classes based on their population size. Class I towns have a population of more than 100,000, Class II towns have a population of 50,000 to 100,000, Class III towns have a population of 20,000 to 50,000, Class IV towns have a population of 10,000 to 20,000, Class V towns have a population of 5,000 to 10,000, and Class VI towns have a population of less than 5,000.
Small towns are defined as towns with a population of less than 100,000. Therefore, Class IV, V and VI towns are included in the category of small towns.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- Option (a): Class VI towns are towns with a population of less than 5,000. These towns are typically small, rural towns with a limited range of services and amenities.
- Option (b): Class V and VI towns are towns with a population of 5,000 to 10,000. These towns are typically larger than Class VI towns, but they still have a limited range of services and amenities.
- Option (c): Class IV, V and VI towns are towns with a population of 10,000 to 100,000. These towns are typically larger than Class V and VI towns, and they offer a wider range of services and amenities.
- Option (d): Class III, IV, V and VI towns are towns with a population of 20,000 to 100,000. These towns are typically larger than Class IV, V and VI towns, and they offer a wider range of services and amenities.