Demography: urban area definition: practice question

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PSM · Demography: urban area definition

Sample item

Which of the following is a criterion used in the Census to define a census town?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Population of at least 5,000 and density of at least 400 per sq km

A census town has a minimum population of 5,000, a density of at least 400 per sq km, and at least 75 percent of the male main working population in non-agricultural work.

Option by option

  • A. Population of at least 500

    500 is far below the threshold.

  • B. Population of at least 5,000 and density of at least 400 per sq km (correct)

    Correct. These are the census criteria.

  • C. Presence of a hospital

    A hospital is not a criterion.

  • D. Presence of a railway station

    A railway station is not a criterion.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Population of at least 5,000 and density of at least 400 per sq km. A census town has a minimum population of 5,000, a density of at least 400 per sq km, and at least 75 percent of the male main working population in non-agricultural work.

Why is "Population of at least 500" not the answer?

500 is far below the threshold.

Why is "Presence of a hospital" not the answer?

A hospital is not a criterion.

Why is "Presence of a railway station" not the answer?

A railway station is not a criterion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography: urban area definition in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. These are the census criteria.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Demography: urban area definition?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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