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Explain in detail about urbanization in India .
Solution
Points - low urbanization as compared to Brazil
- in 2011, only 31% urban population.
- urbanization more in Goa, Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat
- Less in Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, J and K, etc.
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