Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

The percentage of urban population in India according to Census 2001 2011, is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 31.16

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “31.16”.
According to the Census data, out of the country's total population 31.16 per cent is living in urban areas.

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