Urbanization MCQ — 129 Practice Questions with Answers

Explanation

Statement B is INCORRECT. Rajasthan's slum population as a percentage of urban population was LOWER than the national average in Census 2011. The national slum population was ~17.4% of urban population, while Rajasthan's was comparatively lower.

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct because Census Town criteria include minimum population of 5,000 and density of at least 400 per sq km. Statement 3 is false: the criterion is at least 75% of male main workers in non-agricultural pursuits, not agricultural pursuits. Statement 4 is correct because the corpus identifies Jaipur, not Jaisalmer, as the district with the highest population density, 595 persons per sq km.

Explanation

Neemrana in Alwar district is known as the 'Japanese Zone' due to the large concentration of Japanese companies (Honda, Daikin, Mitsui, etc.) in its RIICO industrial area. The Rajasthan government specifically promoted Japanese investment in Neemrana, making it a model of FDI in the state.

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Census 2011 puts Rajasthan's urban population at about 24.9%. Statement 2 is incorrect because this share was not above the national average of 31.16%. Statement 3 is correct because the fact bank explicitly says Rajasthan's share remained below the national average.

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the official Jaipur Metro present-status page says Phase 1A from Mansarovar to Chandpole opened for commercial operation on 03.06.2015. Statement 3 is incorrect because the same official table lists Phase II as Sitapura to Amba Bari, not Mansarovar to Chandpole.