Q1. What is the level of urbanization in Rajasthan according to the 2011 Census?
Urbanization in Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
21 RAS Prelims MCQs on urbanisation in Rajasthan cover the level of urbanisation, the history of its cities and the character of its towns. The first municipality, the founders of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Ajmer, Kota’s coaching economy, Bikaner’s growth and industrial towns like Bhilwara are asked as facts, matches and statements.
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Q2. Which of the following statements correctly describes the urbanization trend in Rajasthan over the last few decades?
Explanation
The demographic trends in Rajasthan show a consistent rise in the proportion of people living in urban areas over several decades. Despite this steady growth, the state’s urbanization rate lags behind the overall national average for India. This pattern is driven by migration from rural regions and the expansion of small towns into larger and more complex urban centers.
Q3. Match List-I with List-II regarding the urbanization levels in Rajasthan districts and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| Districts of Rajasthan | Level of Urbanization in 2011 |
|---|---|
| A. Kota | i. 52.4 percent |
| B. Jaipur | ii. 6.9 percent |
| C. Dungarpur | iii. 60.3 percent |
| D. Barmer | iv. 6.1 percent |
Explanation
Kota has the highest urbanization level among Rajasthan’s districts at 60.3 percent due to industrial and educational growth. Jaipur follows with 52.4 percent as the administrative capital. Conversely, districts like Dungarpur and Barmer show very low urbanization rates, with Dungarpur at 6.4 percent and Barmer at 7.0 percent, reflecting their predominantly rural and agricultural socio-economic nature.
Q4. What is the primary cause-and-effect relationship driving the growth of census towns in Rajasthan in recent years?
Explanation
Census towns emerge when large villages transition from agricultural activities to non-farming sectors like trade and services. To be classified as a census town, a settlement must have at least five thousand residents, a density of four hundred people per square kilometer, and seventy-five percent of the male workforce engaged in non-agricultural occupations, signaling a significant economic shift.
Q5. Consider the following districts of Rajasthan to be arranged in descending order of their urban population percentage based on Census 2011.
I. Ajmer
II. Kota
III. Jaipur
IV. Jodhpur
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
I. Ajmer
II. Kota
III. Jaipur
IV. Jodhpur
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
Based on the 2011 Census, Kota leads Rajasthan in urban population percentage at 60.3 percent. Jaipur follows as the second most urbanized district with 52.4 percent. Ajmer occupies the third position with 40.1 percent urbanization, while Jodhpur follows in the fourth spot with 34.3 percent. This sequence highlights the industrial and administrative centers’ demographic dominance in the state.
Q6. Which was the first municipality to be established in Rajasthan during the British colonial period in 1864?
Explanation
The establishment of formal municipal governance in Rajasthan began during the British colonial era. Mount Abu became the first town to have a municipality in 1864. This mountain retreat served as an important administrative and summer station for the British, necessitating early urban management systems. Other towns like Ajmer and Beawar followed suit in subsequent years for administration.
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the historical growth of towns in Rajasthan.
I. Many towns in the medieval period originated as military garrisons or forts.
II. The introduction of the railway network in the 19th century led to the decline of traditional trade route towns.
III. Post-independence reorganization of princely states resulted in several former capitals losing their administrative prominence.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Many towns in the medieval period originated as military garrisons or forts.
II. The introduction of the railway network in the 19th century led to the decline of traditional trade route towns.
III. Post-independence reorganization of princely states resulted in several former capitals losing their administrative prominence.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan’s urban history is shaped by military, economic, and political factors. Medieval towns often developed around strategic forts and garrisons. The nineteenth-century railway expansion altered traditional trade routes, causing some ancient towns to decline. Following India’s independence, the reorganization of various princely states led to a shift in administrative importance, affecting several former capital cities and their growth.
Q8. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The historical towns of Churu and Ramgarh experienced economic stagnation during the late 19th century.
Reason (R): The development of coastal ports and the railway network diverted the traditional caravan trade routes away from the Thar Desert.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The historical towns of Churu and Ramgarh experienced economic stagnation during the late 19th century.
Reason (R): The development of coastal ports and the railway network diverted the traditional caravan trade routes away from the Thar Desert.
Explanation
Churu and Ramgarh stagnated in the late 19th century because ports and railways diverted the old caravan trade away from the Thar desert, so R explains A.
Q9. Identify the odd one out among the following historical towns based on their primary function during their foundation.
Explanation
Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, and Ranthambore were historically established as defensive military garrisons and fort towns by various Rajput dynasties. Their primary function was strategic and political. In contrast, Bhilwara developed essentially as a commercial and industrial center, eventually becoming a major textile hub. This difference in origin distinguishes Bhilwara from the other fortress-based historical settlements in the Rajasthan region.
Q10. A village in Rajasthan has a population of 6000, a density of 450 persons per square kilometer, and 60 percent of its male working population is engaged in agriculture. According to the Census of India, how will this settlement be classified?
Explanation
A settlement is classified as urban by the Census only if it meets three specific criteria simultaneously. While this village has over five thousand residents and a density above four hundred, only sixty percent of its male workforce is in non-agricultural sectors. Since the requirement is a minimum of seventy-five percent, the settlement remains classified as a rural settlement.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | (b) 24.87 percent |
| 2 | (a) Urbanization is steadily increasing but remains lower than the national average. |
| 3 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 4 | (d) Economic diversification in large villages meeting urban demographic criteria. |
| 5 | (b) II, III, I, IV |
| 6 | (b) Mount Abu |
| 7 | (d) I, II, and III |
| 8 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 9 | (c) Bhilwara |
| 10 | (a) Rural Settlement |
Key facts from Urbanization in Rajasthan
- The level of urbanisation in Rajasthan was 24.87 per cent in the 2011 Census.
- Mount Abu was the first municipality established in Rajasthan in the British period.
- The B. R. Patel Committee recommended Jaipur as the capital of Rajasthan.
- Jaipur was founded by Sawai Jai Singh II, Jodhpur by Rao Jodha, Udaipur by Maharana Udai Singh II and Bikaner by Rao Bika in 1488.
- Kota has an industrial base in chemicals, fertilisers and power, and a large floating student population because of its coaching institutes.
- Bhilwara is an industrial city heavily reliant on textiles; the order of the top four cities in 2011 was Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Bikaner.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Urbanization in Rajasthan?
This page has 21 practice MCQs on Urbanization in Rajasthan (Rajasthan Geography). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the level of urbanisation in Rajasthan in 2011?
24.87 per cent of the population lived in urban areas according to the 2011 Census, below the national average of about 31 per cent, so most people in the State still live in villages.
Which was the first municipality of Rajasthan?
Mount Abu, established in the British period. Its cool climate made it a hill station and the summer headquarters of the Rajputana Agency, and the town has a long record of local government.
Why does Kota have a large young population?
Because it has become a national hub of coaching institutes for engineering and medical entrance examinations. Students from across India stay in the city, forming a large floating population.