Q120. What was India’s level of urbanisation in Census 2011?
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(A) 31.16%
(B) 41.16%
(C) 21.16%
(D) 45.16%
Answer: (A) 31.16%
Explanation: The share of India’s residents in urban areas reached 31.16% in 2011, compared with about 27.81% in 2001. This is an urban proportion, not the rate at which the urban population grows in a particular year.
Q119. Which among Delhi, Meghalaya, Assam and Chandigarh had the highest urbanisation according to Census 2011?
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(A) Delhi
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Assam
(D) Chandigarh
Answer: (A) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi had about 97.5% of its population in urban areas in Census 2011, narrowly exceeding Chandigarh. This exceptionally high percentage reflects the territory’s metropolitan character and should not be confused with the largest absolute urban population.
Q118. On what date was the Smart Cities Mission launched?
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(A) 20 June 2014
(B) 25 June 2015
(C) 20 March 2017
(D) 25 January 2016
Answer: (B) 25 June 2015
Explanation: The Government of India launched the Smart Cities Mission on 25 June 2015. It selected cities through a competitive process and prioritised efficient municipal services, technology-enabled administration, sustainability and better quality of urban life.
Q117. How many years did the Smart Cities Mission complete in June 2025?
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(A) 10 years
(B) 8 years
(C) 9 years
(D) 7 years
Answer: (A) 10 years
Explanation: The Smart Cities Mission began on 25 June 2015; therefore its tenth anniversary fell in June 2025. Its initial aim covered one hundred cities, with improvements in infrastructure, public services and technology-enabled governance.
Q116. In which census year was the concept of urban agglomeration adopted in India?
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(A) 1951
(B) 1961
(C) 1971
(D) 1981
Answer: (C) 1971
Explanation: The 1971 Census adopted the urban agglomeration concept to capture continuous built-up urban areas extending across adjoining towns and outgrowths. Such urban regions can exceed a single municipality’s boundaries, making settlement-level population estimates more meaningful.
Q115. In which year was the Smart Cities Mission launched to improve services and infrastructure in selected Indian cities?
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(A) 2015
(B) 2014
(C) 2012
(D) 2013
Answer: (A) 2015
Explanation: The Smart Cities Mission commenced in June 2015. Its objectives include reliable services, sustainable development and application of technology in urban management. The mission is conceptually distinct from programmes concentrating on specific sectors such as housing or water supply.
Q114. For Census 2011 consider:
A. Goa was most urbanised state;
B. Himachal Pradesh was least urbanised state;
C. Haryana was more urbanised than Karnataka;
D. Assam was more urbanised than Rajasthan.
Which are correct?
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(A) A, B and D only
(B) A, B and C only
(C) A and B only
(D) B and D only
Answer: (C) A and B only
Explanation: Goa had the highest urban population percentage among states, while Himachal Pradesh had the lowest. Karnataka’s urbanisation exceeded Haryana’s, and Rajasthan’s exceeded Assam’s, making the two remaining comparisons false.
Q113. Which concern is frequently raised regarding the Smart Cities Mission?
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(A) Its focus is exclusively on new greenfield cities
(B) Benefits may be uneven across areas and social groups
(C) Technology has not been used at all
(D) Decision-making is completely decentralised
Answer: (B) Benefits may be uneven across areas and social groups
Explanation: A recurring criticism is that area-based interventions may benefit selected districts and groups more than excluded neighbourhoods. The challenge is to make urban improvements inclusive while investing in citywide services and accountable governance.
Q112. What is the principal focus of India’s Smart Cities Mission?
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(A) Telecommunication alone
(B) Urban poverty alleviation alone
(C) Smart infrastructure and technology
(D) Information technology alone
Answer: (C) Smart infrastructure and technology
Explanation: The mission seeks to improve cities by combining physical infrastructure with smart technological solutions. The goal goes beyond installing information technology: water supply, mobility, sanitation, governance and environmental quality are essential components of urban development.
Q111. Which Government of India initiative improves city infrastructure?
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(A) Atal Bhujal Yojana
(B) Smart Cities Mission
(C) Swachh Bharat Gramin
(D) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Answer: (B) Smart Cities Mission
Explanation: The Smart Cities Mission addresses urban infrastructure and public services. The alternative schemes focus mainly on groundwater, rural sanitation or rural roads. Identifying the spatial focus of government programmes is important when studying city development.
