Consider the following statements with respect to urbanization in India:
- The percentage increase in urban population has been consistently greater than the percentage increase in rural population for all decades since 1911.
- Urbanization process has got concentrated over time in large cities and developed regions, particularly during the period of last two decades.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The percentage increase in urban population has consistently outpaced that of rural population across the decades, reflecting steady urban growth. The process has also become top-heavy, concentrating in large cities and more developed regions, especially over the last two decades. Both statements describe the recognised pattern of Indian urbanization.