Urbanization means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Urbanization means:

A. Decrease in city population

B. Reduction in industries

C. Growth of rural settlements

D. Increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas

Answer: Option D

Urbanization is the process through which a larger share of the population comes to live in towns and cities.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Population and Census

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Question #1 Report Error

A census provides data on:

A. Earthquakes only

B. Future weather only

C. Ocean currents only

D. Population characteristics

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Census operations collect information on population size and demographic characteristics.

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Question #2 Report Error

Who conducts the Census in India?

A. Election Commission of India

B. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India

C. National Statistical Office

D. NITI Aayog

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Question #3 Report Error

Which state had a sex ratio above 1000 in Census 2011?

A. Haryana

B. Kerala

C. Punjab

D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kerala had 1084 females per 1000 males, the only major state above 1000.

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