Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are correct?

  1. According to Census 2011, there are more than 450 urban agglomerates in India.
  2. The growth rate of population in mega cities has slowed down considerably during the last decade.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: According to Census 2011, there are more than 475 urban agglomerates (UAs) in India. Statement 2 is also correct: The growth rate of population in mega cities has slowed down considerably during the last decade. Greater Mumbai UA, which had witnessed 30.47% growth in population during 1991-2001 recorded 12.05% during 2001-2011. Similarly the population growth rate of Delhi UA (from 52.24% to 26.69% in 2001-2011) and that of Kolkata UA (from 19.60% to 6.87% in 2001-2011) have also slowed down considerably.

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