As per Census of India 2011, towns with a population of over ____________ are categorised as cities.

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) 1,00,000

Explanation:

• As per Census of India 2011, any town with a population of 1,00,000 or more is classified as a city.
• These are also referred to as Class-I towns in the census classification system.

Information Booster:

• Urban settlements in Census 2011 are classified into six classes based on population:
• Class I: 1,00,000 and above
• Class II: 50,000–99,999
• Class III: 20,000–49,999
• Class IV: 10,000–19,999
• Class V: 5,000–9,999
• Class VI: Less than 5,000
• 468 Class-I cities existed in India as per the 2011 Census.
• Cities with 1 million+ population are called Million-Plus Cities (53 in 2011).

Additional Knowledge:

• Statutory towns: Declared urban by law (municipality/ corporation/ cantonment).
• Census towns: Meet urban criteria but not officially notified as urban.
• Urban agglomeration (UA): A continuous urban spread including a city and adjoining towns.
• The Census 2021 (delayed) may revise these definitions, but 2011 remains the latest official data.