What is the definition of a 'Census Town' in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the definition of a 'Census Town' in India?
A. A village with irrigation
B. A capital city
C. A town governed by municipality
D. A settlement with urban characteristics but no municipality
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A Census Town is an area with urban characteristics such as population, density, and workforce pattern but is not legally notified as a municipality.
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Which state had the highest proportion of agricultural workers according to Census 2011?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Punjab
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A significant share of Bihar's workforce was dependent on agriculture.
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Question #2
What is meant by population density?
A. Number of births per year
B. Number of people living per unit area
C. Number of deaths per year
D. Number of migrants in an area
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Population density refers to the number of people living in a unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer. It helps in understanding the concentration of population in a region.
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Which state had the highest proportion of Scheduled Caste population?
A. Haryana
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option D

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Punjab had the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population among states.
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