India's Population Distribution
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What is the key determining factor for the distribution of population in India?

  • Historical factors and socioeconomic conditions
  • Climate, terrain, and water availability (correct)
  • Mineral and energy resources
  • Development of transport network
  • Which geographical areas in India have a higher proportion of population?

  • Interior districts of southern and central Indian States
  • North Indian Plains, deltas, and Coastal Plains (correct)
  • Western states
  • Himalayas and some of the north eastern states
  • What has resulted in moderate to high concentration of population in previously thinly populated areas?

  • Development of transport network in Peninsular States (correct)
  • Historical factors and socioeconomic conditions
  • Availability of mineral and energy resources in Jharkhand
  • Development of irrigation in Rajasthan
  • Which states have a very small share of the population despite having a large geographical area?

    <p>Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the pattern of population distribution in India?

    <p>Climate, terrain, and availability of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of settled agriculture and agricultural development in the distribution of population?

    <p>They have contributed to the concentration of population in river plains and coastal areas due to early human settlement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has industrial development and urbanization impacted the population distribution in India?

    <p>It has drawn a large number of rural-urban migrants, leading to high population concentration in certain urban regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the density of population in understanding spatial distribution?

    <p>It provides insight into the pressure of population on total cultivable land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state in northern India has a particularly high density of population?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the hill states of the Himalayan region and North eastern states have relatively low densities of population?

    <p>Due to lack of agricultural opportunities in these regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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