Population Density and Its Variation Across India

Q. Assam has _________ population density.

1. high
2. low
3. moderate
4. extreme

Q. What is absolute population change?

1. Actual number of people increase in population in a certain time period.
2. Actual number of people decrease in population in a certain time period.
3. Actual number of increase or decrease in the number of people in the population in a certain time period
4. Actual number of deaths in a population in a year.

Q. The number of persons per unit area is known as the ______________.

1. Population statistics
2. Population density
3. Human resources
4. Population per square foot

Q. What are the reasons for variation in population density across different Indian states?

1. Uneven Terrain
2. Unfavourable climatic conditions
3. High pollution
4. High standard of living

Q.

MODELING REAL LIFE
Use the Internet or another reference to find the populations and areas (in square miles) of India, China, Argentina, the United States, and Egypt. Round each population to the nearest million and each area to the nearest thousand square miles.
a. Write each population and area in scientific notation.
b. Use your answers to part(a) to find and order the population densities (people per square mile) of each country from least to greatest.

Q. The States and Union Territories in India with low population density are characterised by with a climate.

1. mountainous terrain
2. semi arid
3. marshy terrain
4. temperate

Q.

Find the value of $0.4\%$ of $1m$.

Q. What are the two prime reasons responsible for a sparse population in some areas?

1. Extreme climatic conditions and uneven terrain
2. Availability of shelter
3. Lack of perennial rivers and natural resources
4. Lack of job opportunities and infrastructure

Q. write a short note on density of population

Q. 'W' is the average population density of India based on the 2011 census. 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' are population densities of Bihar, New Delhi and Arunachal Pradesh respectively according to the 2011 census.

Select the option with the population densities arranged in descending order.

1. X, Y, W, Z.
2. Y, X, W, Z.
3. Z, X, Y, W
4. Z, Y, X, W.

Q. Which of the following are physical factors that have a major influence on the population density of a region?

1. Availability of government-aided housing
2. Topography
3. Climate
4. Availability of water

Q. Which of the following statements is correct?
(P.D = Population Density)

1. P.D of Sikkim is greater than Haryana.
2. P.D of Bihar is greater than Arunachal Pradesh.
3. P.D of Lakshadweep is greater than Delhi.
4. P.D of Karnataka is greater than Rajasthan.

Q. 2 factors responsible for sparse population in states having population density below 250 persons