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Consider the following statements regarding urbanization in India

  1. The 2011 Census reported that over 31% of India’s population lived in urban areas.
  2. Maharashtra is the state with the highest urban population.

    AAll of these

    Bii only

    Ci only

    Di, ii

    Answer:

    A. All of these

    Read Explanation:

    Urbanization in India refers to the rapid growth of cities and towns as people migrate from rural areas in search of better economic opportunities, leading to increased population density, infrastructural challenges, and socio-economic transformation in urban regions.


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