Which of the following set of states have the lowest percentage of urban population?
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Industrialised states generally have higher urban populations.
Assam and Odisha remain predominantly rural states.
Always relate urbanisation with industrial and economic development.
- Punjab and Gujarat
- Assam and Odisha
- Karnataka and Haryana
- Nagaland and Andhra Pradesh
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
• Urbanisation refers to the increase in the proportion of population living in urban areas.
• The level of urbanisation varies from one state to another depending upon industrialisation, economic development, transport facilities and employment opportunities.
• Highly industrialised states generally have a larger urban population.
• States with predominantly agricultural economies usually have a comparatively lower percentage of urban population.
• According to Census of India (2011), Assam and Odisha have relatively low levels of urbanisation compared to Punjab, Gujarat, Karnataka and Haryana.
Step 1: Understand the question
The question asks which pair of states has the lowest percentage of urban population.
Step 2: Analyse each option
Option (A): Punjab and Gujarat
• Gujarat is one of India's most industrialised states.
• Punjab also has several developed urban centres.
• Therefore, this pair does not have the lowest urban population. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Option (A) is Incorrect.}} \] Option (B): Assam and Odisha
• Both Assam and Odisha have comparatively lower levels of urbanisation.
• A large proportion of their population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture and allied activities.
• Therefore, this is the correct option. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Option (B) is Correct.}} \] Option (C): Karnataka and Haryana
• Karnataka contains major metropolitan cities such as Bengaluru.
• Haryana has rapidly urbanised due to the development of Gurugram, Faridabad and other industrial centres.
• Therefore, this option is incorrect. Option (D): Nagaland and Andhra Pradesh
• Although Nagaland has a relatively low urban population, Andhra Pradesh has several important urban centres.
• Hence, this combination is not the correct answer.
Step 3: Select the correct option
Among the given pairs, Assam and Odisha have the lowest percentage of urban population. \[ \boxed{\text{Correct Answer = (B) Assam and Odisha}} \]
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