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  1. According to 2011 census among the following states, which one has the lowest level of urbanisation?Asked in RO ARO 2020
  2. Arrange the following states in descending order of urbanization as per 2011 Census and select the correct answer from the code given below the states: 1. Kerala 3. Goa 2. Mizoram 4. Tamil Nadu Codes:Asked in RO ARO pre 2016
  3. Which of the following state of India reported lowest percent of urban population, as per 2011 census?Asked in RO ARO pre 2021
  4. As per census 2011 of India, which one of the following city of Uttar Pradesh is not a 'Million City'? - PrayagrajAsked in RO ARO pre 2021
  5. According to Census-2011 report, what percentage of India's total population lives in urban areas ?Asked in Management Officer Exam 2011
  6. As per Census 2011, rural-urban population percentage ratio of Uttarakhand is Ans: C As per Census 2011, Uttarakhand had a rural population of about 69.76% and an urban population of about 30.24%. 32. An urban place is termed as class I town with a populationAsked in Rakshak 2023 · tcs tps gr ii 2014 prelim general studies 2014
  7. As per population census 2011, what is the percentage of urban population in Himachal Pradesh and India respectively : Ans: B Himachal Pradesh is one of the least urbanized states in India. The 2011 Census marked a significant increase in India's urban population compared to previous decades. 34. Out of total population of 121 crore, what was the level (percentage) of urbanization in 2011, census of India?Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014 · MPPSC CS Prelims 2021
  8. Which religious group in India has its highest urban population?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022
  9. According to results of Census 2011, among the top four populous metropolitans, literacy rate is highest inAsked in UPSC SO Steno 2017
  10. As per census 2011, female literacy rate in urban areas of Rajasthan was :Asked in Sr. Teacher (Sanskrit Edu.) Comp. Exam 2022
  11. As per census 2011, Urban Sex Ratio in Rajasthan is -Asked in Superintendent Garden 2021
  12. Consider the following statements about urbanization: 1. Urbanization is a ratio concept. 2. It takes place on account of in- migration factors. 3. It is a result of out-migration factors. 4. Increase in urban population is urbanization. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014
  13. Which one of the following reasons dominates in Rural to Urban migration in India?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2021
  14. Which of the following method is suitable for forecasting the population of those towns and cities whose development is likely to place according to the national growth of country?Asked in Local Self Government Dept. Exam 2022
  15. Which one of the following districts has the highest percentage of decadal change (2001-2011) in Urban population ? (1) Kota (2) Rajsamand (3) Alwar (4) Dausa (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Sr. Teacher (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2024 group b 2024
  16. Find the correct arrangement of the following urban agglomerations in descending order as per their population size according to Census 2011.Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2019
  17. Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States with regard to percentage of urban population (2011)?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  18. Number of cities in India having population 10 lac and aboveAsked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2014
  19. In which State of India the highest percent (2011) of urban population ?Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2019
  20. Which one of the following states of India is most urbanized as per 2011 census ?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2017
  21. Which Indian city has the highest population according to 2011 Census ?Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2011
  22. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the increasing order of urban agglomerations?Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2024
  23. According to 2011 census how many cities in India have more than 1 million population ?Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2014
  24. As per the 2011 census, match the cities according to their population. Cities: a. Greater Bombay b. Delhi c. Kolkata d. Chennai Popula‐ A. a b c d III IV II I B. a b c d I II III IV C. a b c d II I IV III D. a b c d IV III II I Ans: D Matching the cities with the provided population figures (in millions): - a. Greater Bombay -> IV. d. Chennai -> I. 8.7 53. Highest urbanised state, as per census 2011, isAsked in MPSC CS Prelims 2019 · WBPSC CS Prelims 2016
  25. More than one-fourth of India’s urban population lives in the two States of—Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2008