Urban and Rural Distribution of Population in India

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What is the percentage of urban population in India according to the 2011 census?

  1. 27.7%

  2. 31.2%

  3. 34.5%

  4. 37.8%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the 2011 census, the urban population in India was 31.2%.

Which state in India has the highest percentage of urban population?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest percentage of urban population in India, with 45.2% of its population living in urban areas.

Which state in India has the lowest percentage of urban population?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihar has the lowest percentage of urban population in India, with only 11.3% of its population living in urban areas.

What is the average population density of urban areas in India?

  1. 4,000 people per square kilometer

  2. 6,000 people per square kilometer

  3. 8,000 people per square kilometer

  4. 10,000 people per square kilometer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The average population density of urban areas in India is 8,000 people per square kilometer.

What is the average population density of rural areas in India?

  1. 200 people per square kilometer

  2. 300 people per square kilometer

  3. 400 people per square kilometer

  4. 500 people per square kilometer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average population density of rural areas in India is 300 people per square kilometer.

Which of the following factors is NOT a major determinant of the urban and rural distribution of population in India?

  1. Physical features

  2. Economic activities

  3. Historical factors

  4. Cultural factors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural factors are not a major determinant of the urban and rural distribution of population in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major urban center in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyderabad is not a major urban center in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major rural area in India?

  1. Gangetic Plain

  2. Deccan Plateau

  3. Himalayan Mountains

  4. Thar Desert


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Himalayan Mountains are not a major rural area in India.

What is the main reason for the rapid growth of urban population in India?

  1. Industrialization

  2. Migration

  3. Natural increase

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rapid growth of urban population in India is due to a combination of industrialization, migration, and natural increase.

What are some of the challenges faced by urban areas in India?

  1. Overcrowding

  2. Pollution

  3. Slums

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban areas in India face a number of challenges, including overcrowding, pollution, and slums.

What are some of the challenges faced by rural areas in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Lack of infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rural areas in India face a number of challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, and lack of infrastructure.

What are some of the government policies aimed at addressing the challenges faced by urban and rural areas in India?

  1. Smart City Mission

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of India has implemented a number of policies aimed at addressing the challenges faced by urban and rural areas, including the Smart City Mission, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

What is the expected urban population of India in 2050?

  1. 500 million

  2. 600 million

  3. 700 million

  4. 800 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The expected urban population of India in 2050 is 600 million.

What is the expected rural population of India in 2050?

  1. 600 million

  2. 700 million

  3. 800 million

  4. 900 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The expected rural population of India in 2050 is 700 million.

What are some of the key factors that will shape the future of urban and rural distribution of population in India?

  1. Economic growth

  2. Technological change

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of urban and rural distribution of population in India will be shaped by a number of factors, including economic growth, technological change, and climate change.

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