The number of people living per ____________ is known as density of population.
A
square metre
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B
square kilometre
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C
square hectare
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D
square feet
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Solution
The correct option is B square kilometre Density of population indicates number of people living per square
kilometer. The approximate national
average for Density of Population is 400 persons per square kilometer.
Density of population is not the same for all the states in India. It
depends upon both- endowment of natural resources and level of
development.