What is the criterion of population density for an area to be classified as a rural area in India ac...........

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What is the criterion of population density for an area to be classified as a rural area in India according to the National Sample Survey Organization?

Less than 400 per square km

Less than 490 per square km

Less than 500 per square km

Less than 540 per square km

Less than 800 per square km

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Explanation:

To be defined as a rural area or a village in India, it should have low population density, agriculture should be the main source of income along with its allied fields like animal husbandry, fisheries etc., and other fields like pottery, cottage products etc. The rural India amounts to around 70% of Indian population and contributes around 18% to the GDP.