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Question
Using the statistical information given in the table below, draw a line graph of the percentage of urban population using computer. Discuss in terms of urbanisation. After studying this graph, write the conclusions about urbanisation in our country from 1961-2011 in your own words.
| S. No. |
Year | (Percentage) | No of urban settlements |
| 1 | 1961 | 17.79 | 2,270 |
| 2 | 1971 | 19.11 | 3,576 |
| 3 | 1981 | 23.34 | 3,245 |
| 4 | 1991 | 25.72 | 3,605 |
| 5 | 2001 | 28.06 | 5,161 |
| 6 | 2011 | 37.07 | 7,935 |
Solution
From 1961-1981, the growth of urban population was around 5.5% only but from 1981-2011, this growth was around 13.73%. This means that the urban population is increasing rapidly in India.
From 1961-1991, the growth of urban settlements was around 58.8% only but from 1991-2011, this growth was around 120.11%. This means that the urban settlements are increasing rapidly in India.
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