Geography · Human Geography

Which one of the following is NOT a criterion defined by the Census of India for classifying a settlement as urban?

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1Minimum population of 5,000 persons
2Population density of at least 400 persons per square km
3Covering an administrative area of not less than 5 square km✓
4At least 75% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits

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Covering an administrative area of not less than 5 square km

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