Which states have large rural population in India? Give one reason for such large rural population.
States like Himachal Pradesh and Bihar have very high percentage of rural population in India. These states have a large proportion of their total population residing in villages.
One reason for such large rural population is the low degree of urbanisation in these regions. The context indicates that in agriculturally stagnant parts and remote hilly areas, urbanisation has remained low. Additionally, limited rural-urban migration regulates the concentration of rural population in these states, as people continue to remain in rural areas rather than moving to urban centres.
Explanation
The textbook explicitly mentions that 'states like Himachal Pradesh and Bihar have very high percentage of rural population.' For the reason, the context explains that 'the relative degree of urbanisation and extent of rural-urban migration regulate the concentration of rural population.' It further states that in 'agriculturally stagnant parts' and 'remote hilly, tribal areas,' the degree of urbanisation has remained low, which explains the high rural population concentration.