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| Year | Number of Towns/UAs | Urban Population (in Thousands) | % of Total Population | Decennial Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 2,072 | 33,456.0 | 11.99 | 19.12 |
| 1941 | 2,250 | 44,153.3 | 13.86 | 31.97 |
| 1951 | 2,843 | 62,443.7 | 17.29 | 41.42 |
| 1961 | 2,365 | 78,936.6 | 17.97 | 26.41 |
| 1971 | 2,590 | 1,09,114 | 19.91 | 38.23 |
| 1981 | 3,378 | 1,59,463 | 23.34 | 46.14 |
| 1991 | 4,689 | 2,17,611 | 25.71 | 36.47 |
| 2001 | 5,161 | 2,85,355 | 27.78 | 31.13 |
Question: 1
With reference to 1951, how much change has taken place in the percentage of total population in 1991?
With reference to 1951, how much change has taken place in the percentage of total population in 1991?
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Urban population percentage increased by over 8% between 1951 and 1991, showing growing urbanisation.
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In 1951, the urban population was 17.29% of the total population. In 1991, it increased to 25.71%.
Change = 25.71% - 17.29% = 8.42% increase in urban population percentage from 1951 to 1991.
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Question: 2
Describe the trend of urban population in the given table.
Describe the trend of urban population in the given table.
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Urban population is steadily rising, reflecting increased migration and growth of cities.
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The urban population in India has shown a steady increase from 33,456 thousand in 1931 to 2,85,355 thousand in 2001. The percentage of the urban population also rose from 11.99% in 1931 to 27.78% in 2001, indicating rapid urbanisation over the decades. Despite some fluctuations, the overall trend shows significant growth in the number and size of urban areas.
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Question: 3
Explain the reason for the increasing trend of number of towns/UAs from 1961 to 2001.
Explain the reason for the increasing trend of number of towns/UAs from 1961 to 2001.
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More towns/UAs emerge due to industrial growth, migration, and development of infrastructure.
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The increase in the number of towns and Urban Agglomerations (UAs) from 1961 to 2001 can be attributed to:
Industrialisation: Growth of industries attracted people to urban areas.
Migration: Large-scale rural to urban migration for better employment opportunities.
Expansion of Existing Towns: Many villages grew and were reclassified as towns.
Better Infrastructure and Services: Improvement in urban amenities attracted more settlements.
Industrialisation: Growth of industries attracted people to urban areas.
Migration: Large-scale rural to urban migration for better employment opportunities.
Expansion of Existing Towns: Many villages grew and were reclassified as towns.
Better Infrastructure and Services: Improvement in urban amenities attracted more settlements.
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