Question

Given above is a map of India with certain states highlighted and marked with an alphabet. Select all statements from the following regarding the population density in these states that are true.

• A. State 'A' has an extremely low population density because of icy conditions and infertile soils.
• B. 'C' has high population density because of interstate migration.
• C. 'B' has a moderate population density because of hilly, dissected, and rocky nature of the terrain and moderate rainfall.
• D. 'D' has high population density because of flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

'D' has high population density because of flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall.

• 'A' - Ladakh has an extremely low population density because of extreme cold climatic conditions and the presence of non-arable land.
• 'B' - Assam has a moderate population density because of hilly, dissected, and rocky nature of the terrain and moderate rainfall, and shallow, infertile soils.
• 'C' - Rajasthan has low population density because of low rainfall, non-fertile soils and the presence of the inhospitable Thar desert.
• 'D' - Kerala has a high population density because of flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall.