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Q: Which factor is NOT a parameter for declaring an area as an urban area?
  • A. A minimum population of 5000
  • B. Density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometre
  • C. At least 75% of male population engaged in non-agricultural occupation
  • D. At least 60% of the population lie above poverty line
Correct Answer: Option D - According to the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 of India, an urban area should have following characteristics - (a) A minimum population of 5,000 (b) At least 75% of the working population engaged in non agricultural occupations. (c) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km is required.
D. According to the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 of India, an urban area should have following characteristics - (a) A minimum population of 5,000 (b) At least 75% of the working population engaged in non agricultural occupations. (c) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km is required.

Explanations:

According to the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 of India, an urban area should have following characteristics - (a) A minimum population of 5,000 (b) At least 75% of the working population engaged in non agricultural occupations. (c) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km is required.