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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?

Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand (D) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the pattern of population distribution in India?

Climate, terrain, and availability of water (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

They have contributed to the concentration of population in river plains and coastal areas due to early human settlement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It has drawn a large number of rural-urban migrants, leading to high population concentration in certain urban regions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It provides insight into the pressure of population on total cultivable land. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Uttar Pradesh (C) 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?

Due to lack of agricultural opportunities in these regions. (A) Signup and view all the answers