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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 150Interactive Test Mode
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Q150. Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of the Census, 2001 ? 1. Ludhiana 2. Kochi 3. Surat 4. Nagpur Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes :

Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of the Census, 2001 ?

  1. Ludhiana
  2. Kochi
  3. Surat
  4. Nagpur Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes :
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2, 3 and 4

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As per the 2001 Census, the population of these urban agglomerations/cities exceeded 1 million:

  • Ludhiana: ~1.40 million
  • Kochi Urban Agglomeration: ~1.36 million
  • Surat: ~2.43 million
  • Nagpur: ~2.05 million

All four were classified as million-plus cities.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q150)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2, 3 and 4

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "1, 2, 3 and 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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