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

The Census of India, 2011, outlines the characteristics of an urban agglomeration as follows:

(A) A continuous urban spread comprising a town and its adjacent outgrowths: This statement accurately defines an urban agglomeration. Thus, (A) is valid.

(C) Two or more contiguous towns, with or without outgrowths: This also describes an urban agglomeration, where proximate towns combine. Therefore, (C) is valid.

(B) Urban settlements combined with one rural settlement: This scenario does not characterize an urban agglomeration. Consequently, (B) is invalid.

(D) Urban villages encompassed within a metropolitan area: This refers to a distinct concept, not directly defining an urban agglomeration. Hence, (D) is invalid.

The correct classifications are therefore (A) and (C).