Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The urban population has increased from 17.29 per cent of the total population in 1951 to 31.80 per cent in 2011.
2. There has been a significant increase in the number of 'million plus cities' from 35 to 53 in just 2001 to 2011.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: In India, the rural-urban migration has resulted in a steady increase in the percentage of population in cities and towns. The urban population has increased from 17.29 per cent of the total population in 1951 to 31.80 per cent in 2011. There has been a significant increase in the number of 'million plus cities' from 35 to 53 in just one decade, i.e., 2001 to 2011.

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