Answer the following questions:

Define the concept of a city.

A place that has a population of more than 5000 and the density of 1000 people per square kilometre and more than 75% of the population is engaged in non-agricultural activities it is termed as a city or an urban centre. From the demographic point of view, a place with more population and population density is called a city or an urban centre.

The different characteristics of a city are:

a. Large in size: A city is large in size and is more populous. According to the 2011 census, there are 4381 people residing per 1 sq.km. in Bengaluru.

b. Nonagricultural jobs: More people are engaged in nonagricultural activities. Such as Industrial work, professional and Administrative Service, commerce and trade, etc.

c. Nonimportance of primary relationship: Formal relationships exists more in cities. They restrict the attention only to themselves and their families.

d. Cultural diversity: People living in cities comes from various diverse social background. So we can see a large amount of cultural diversity in cities.

e. Formal social control: Cities have police, judiciary and other services which are required for ensuring social security and protection of basic civil rights of the citizens.