SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 37

Solution: The correct answer is Rapid urbanization to 37% with mega cities growing.
Explanation:
☛ According to the Census of India 2011, the urban population stood at 31.16% (approximately 377 million people).
☛ Demographic projections by various urban development agencies and the United Nations indicate that India's urban population will rise rapidly to around 37% to 40% by 2025–2030.
☛ This trend is driven by massive rural-to-urban migration, economic development, natural increase, and the physical expansion of mega-cities (such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru) along with tier-2 urban agglomerations.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Census 2011 Data: The rural population of India was recorded at 68.84%, while the urban population was 31.16%.
☛ Goa: It is the most urbanized state in India in terms of percentage (62.17% urban population).
☛ Himachal Pradesh: It has the lowest proportion of urban population (10.03%) among all Indian states.
☛ Maharashtra: It holds the largest absolute urban population in India, with over 50 million urban residents.
☛ Delhi (NCT): It is the most urbanized Union Territory, with an urban population of 97.5%.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ What was India's urban population percentage as per Census 2011? → 31.16%
☛ Which state in India is the most urbanized by percentage according to Census 2011? → Goa
☛ Which Indian state has the lowest proportion of urban population according to Census 2011? → Himachal Pradesh
☛ Which state in India has the highest absolute number of urban residents? → Maharashtra
☛ What is the population threshold typically used to define a 'Mega City'? → 10 million (1 crore)