In India during 2001 to 2011, the number of census towns showed rapid growth (increased by a total of 2500 in number) compared to statutory towns (increased by about 250 in number). The rapid growth of census towns was because of:
(i) Formation of municipal board/committee and notified town area committee, etc.
(ii) Rapid growth of population leading to cross the minimum requirement of 5000 inhabitants to qualify as a town
(iii) The town area becoming densely populated with more than 400 persons per square kilometre
(iv) Three-fourths of the male workforce found full-time jobs beyond agriculture activities
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only
(D) (iv) only
Correct Answer: (B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
Explanation:
A Census Town is defined based on the following criteria:
A minimum population of 5,000 – (Statement ii: Correct)
At least 75% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits – (Statement iv: Correct)
A population density of at least 400 persons per sq. km – (Statement iii: Correct)
No statutory urban local body (e.g., municipal board) – (Statement i: Incorrect; that applies to statutory towns)
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