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What is the significance of population in social studies?
Which state has the largest population in India according to the 2001 Census?
As of March 2001, what percentage of the world's population does India represent?
How many people lived in Sikkim during the 2001 Census?
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What does the distribution of population across India signify?
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Which five states of India are home to almost half of the country's population?
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What is the population density of India as of 2001?
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Which state in India has the lowest population density at just 13 persons per square kilometer?
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What factors mainly contribute to sparse population in some regions of India?
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Which three states in the Northern Plains of India have high population densities?
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Study Notes
The Importance of Population in Economic and Social Development
- Human beings are core to utilizing resources and shaping social and cultural environments.
- Resources gain value through human innovation and technology; e.g., coal becomes a resource via extraction techniques.
- Natural disasters only gain significance when they impact populated areas.
- Population serves as the fundamental reference point in social studies for evaluating other elements of society.
Understanding Resources in Relation to Population
- Terms like ‘resources,’ ‘calamities,’ and ‘disasters’ acquire meaning only in the context of human experiences and interactions.
- Insights into population size, distribution, growth, and demographics are essential for environmental understanding and resource management.
- Human beings function as both producers and consumers of resources.
India’s Population Overview
- As of March 2001, India’s population stood at 1.028 billion, representing 16.7% of the global population.
- India occupies 2.4% of the world’s land area (3.28 million square kilometers) with uneven population distribution.
Population Distribution and Density
- Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state, housing 166 million people, about 16% of India's total population.
- Contrast in population sizes: Sikkim (0.5 million) and Lakshadweep (60,000) illustrate the vast differences in distribution.
- Nearly half of India's population resides in five states: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh.
- Rajasthan, despite being the largest state by area, comprises only 5.5% of the national population.
Population Density and Variability
- India's population density in 2001 was 324 persons per square kilometer, marking it as one of the most densely populated countries.
- Density variations: West Bengal has the highest at 904 persons per square kilometer, while Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest at 13 persons per square kilometer.
- States with population densities below 250 persons per square kilometer typically feature rugged terrain and unfavorable climates.
- Specific states exhibiting low densities include Assam and others within the Peninsular region.
- The Northern Plains and Kerala display high population densities, influenced by flat, fertile lands and sufficient rainfall.
Key Regions of High Density
- High population densities are notably present in three states of the Northern Plains, which require identification for comprehensive understanding.
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Explore the pivotal role of human beings in utilizing resources and shaping social and cultural environments. This quiz examines how technology and population dynamics transform natural materials and events into resources and disasters. Delve into the relationship between society, economy, and the environment in this thought-provoking assessment.
