Question

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of urban agglomeration as per the Census of India, 2011?

• A. A continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths
• B. Urban settlements combined with one rural settlement
• C. Two or more contiguous towns together with or without outgrowths
• D. Urban villages engulfed within a metropolitan area

Hint:

Urban agglomerations are defined by the continuous spread of urban areas and the combination of adjacent towns, forming a larger urban area or metropolitan region.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

According to the Census of India, 2011, the characteristics of urban agglomeration include:

(A) A continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths: This is the definition of an urban agglomeration. Therefore, (A) is correct.

(C) Two or more contiguous towns together with or without outgrowths: This also defines an urban agglomeration, where multiple towns are close together. Hence, (C) is correct.

(B) Urban settlements combined with one rural settlement: This is not a characteristic of urban agglomeration. Therefore, (B) is incorrect.

(D) Urban villages engulfed within a metropolitan area: This is a different concept, not specifically related to urban agglomeration. Hence, (D) is incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is (A) and (C).