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What percentage of the total urban population in India is constituted by the total population of million plus cities?
What percentage of the total urban population in India is constituted by the total population of million plus cities?
- 48.9%
- 42.6% (correct)
- 55.3%
- 32.5%
Which of the following urban agglomerations in India has not crossed the 10 million mark in population according to the provided data?
Which of the following urban agglomerations in India has not crossed the 10 million mark in population according to the provided data?
- Kolkata
- Greater Mumbai
- Delhi
- Chennai (correct)
What approximate growth percentage did the Million Plus population cities show from Census 2001 to Census 2011?
What approximate growth percentage did the Million Plus population cities show from Census 2001 to Census 2011?
- 48% (correct)
- 60%
- 30%
- 35%
What characteristic is associated with more urbanized countries according to the information provided?
What characteristic is associated with more urbanized countries according to the information provided?
According to the provided data, what percentage of the total urban population resides in Class I cities, which are defined as having a population of 1 lakh or more?
According to the provided data, what percentage of the total urban population resides in Class I cities, which are defined as having a population of 1 lakh or more?
The urbanization trends in India indicate that cities with what demographic profile have shown higher rates of growth?
The urbanization trends in India indicate that cities with what demographic profile have shown higher rates of growth?
What is the primary concern associated with urbanization as indicated in the content?
What is the primary concern associated with urbanization as indicated in the content?
What does the URDPFI aim to achieve in urban development?
What does the URDPFI aim to achieve in urban development?
Study Notes
Urbanization Trends
- Global urbanized countries have higher levels of income and prosperity. This is also reflected in Indian states.
- Urbanization is linked to pollution, congestion and lower quality of life.
- The URDPFI aims to develop a framework for urban development that maximizes prosperity while minimizing negative effects
- Census 2011 and 2001 data show trends in Indian urbanization
- Greater Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata have populations exceeding 10 million, but their growth rates have slowed.
- The number of cities with 1 million inhabitants increased from 35 to 53 between 2001 and 2011.
- Cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune have populations over 5 million.
- 70% of India's urban population lives in cities with over 100,000 inhabitants. 42.6% live in cities with over 1 million inhabitants.
- Smaller cities have experienced higher population growth rates.
Urbanization Growth Rates
- The table 1.1 provides data on urbanization trends from 2001 to 2011.
- It highlights population comparisons for different city classifications, including population numbers and growth rates.
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Explore the latest trends in urbanization across India, highlighting the connection between urban growth, economic prosperity, and challenges such as pollution and congestion. Using Census data from 2001 and 2011, this quiz examines the dynamics of major metropolitan areas and the rising number of smaller cities. Test your knowledge on how urbanization affects quality of life in Indian states.
