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GATE 2025 AR — Planning – Question 56

Planning History, Theory and Techniques · Settlement hierarchy · 1 mark · Multiple select

Under Census of India 2011, census towns require which characteristics?

  1. Population at least 5000
  2. Density at least 400 persons/km²
  3. 55% of male workers in non-agriculture
  4. Density at least 250 persons/km²

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Correct answer: (A) Population at least 5000; (B) Density at least 400 persons/km²

Explanation

The census-town criteria include population 5000 or more, density 400 persons/km² or more, and at least 75% of male main workers in non-agricultural pursuits. Thus A, B are correct. The 55% figure and 250-density threshold in C, D are not the specified criteria.

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