Question

Urban population in India in 2011 was

• A. 31.16 per cent
• B. 30 per cent
• C. 35 per cent
• D. 40 per cent

Hint:

Urbanization in India has been steadily increasing, with major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru leading in population growth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding urban population data.
According to the 2011 Census, about 31.16% of India’s population lived in urban areas. The remaining population, around 68.84%, resided in rural areas.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) 31.16 per cent: Correct. This is the official figure from the Census of India 2011.
(B) 30 per cent: Incorrect. This is a rounded estimate, not the precise figure.
(C) 35 per cent: Incorrect. This was the approximate urban percentage projected after 2016.
(D) 40 per cent: Incorrect. India’s urban population had not yet reached this proportion in 2011.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the urban population in India in 2011 was 31.16 per cent.