Types of Urban Settlements in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the various types of urban settlements found in India. It covers different categories of cities, towns, and urban agglomerations, along with their characteristics and significance.
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Which of the following is the largest type of urban settlement in India?

  1. City

  2. Town

  3. Urban Agglomeration

  4. Census Town


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An urban agglomeration is a continuous urban area comprising a city and its surrounding suburbs, towns, and villages. It is the largest type of urban settlement in India, encompassing a vast population and economic activity.

What is the minimum population required for a settlement to be classified as a city in India?

  1. 100,000

  2. 500,000

  3. 1,000,000

  4. 2,000,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Indian census definition, a settlement with a population of 100,000 or more is classified as a city.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a town in India?

  1. High population density

  2. Industrial development

  3. Educational institutions

  4. Historical significance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Towns in India often have a historical significance, with many of them being ancient settlements or centers of cultural and religious importance.

What is the term used to describe a settlement that has a population of less than 5,000 and is not classified as a city or town?

  1. Village

  2. Hamlet

  3. Census Town

  4. Outgrowth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A village is a rural settlement with a population of less than 5,000 and is not classified as a city or town.

Which of the following is an example of a census town in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Manesar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A census town is a settlement that has a population of at least 5,000 but does not satisfy the criteria to be classified as a city or town. Manesar is an example of a census town in India.

What is the term used to describe a continuous urban area that includes a city and its surrounding suburbs, towns, and villages?

  1. City

  2. Town

  3. Urban Agglomeration

  4. Census Town


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An urban agglomeration is a continuous urban area that includes a city and its surrounding suburbs, towns, and villages.

Which of the following is an example of a metropolitan city in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai are all examples of metropolitan cities in India.

What is the term used to describe a settlement that has a population of more than 1 million?

  1. City

  2. Town

  3. Urban Agglomeration

  4. Census Town


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A city is a settlement with a population of more than 1 million.

Which of the following is an example of a hill station in India?

  1. Shimla

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Ooty

  4. Mahabaleshwar


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Shimla, Darjeeling, Ooty, and Mahabaleshwar are all examples of hill stations in India.

What is the term used to describe a settlement that has a population of less than 100,000 but is not classified as a town?

  1. Village

  2. Hamlet

  3. Census Town

  4. Outgrowth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An outgrowth is a settlement that has a population of less than 100,000 but is not classified as a town.

Which of the following is an example of a port city in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam are all examples of port cities in India.

What is the term used to describe a settlement that has a population of more than 500,000 but less than 1 million?

  1. City

  2. Town

  3. Urban Agglomeration

  4. Census Town


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A city is a settlement with a population of more than 500,000 but less than 1 million.

Which of the following is an example of a pilgrimage town in India?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Haridwar

  3. Rameshwaram

  4. Puri


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Varanasi, Haridwar, Rameshwaram, and Puri are all examples of pilgrimage towns in India.

What is the term used to describe a settlement that has a population of more than 2 million?

  1. City

  2. Town

  3. Urban Agglomeration

  4. Census Town


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A city is a settlement with a population of more than 2 million.

Which of the following is an example of an industrial city in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Ahmedabad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahmedabad is an example of an industrial city in India.

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