Population Density Calculation

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What does the given passage primarily discuss?

The challenges of measuring population density

The population density of different states in India (correct)

The impact of population density on agriculture

The historical changes in India's population density

Which state in India has the lowest population density according to the given passage?

Arunachal Pradesh (correct)

Kerala

Bihar

Delhi

In which region of India are the states known for higher population density located?

Western states

Southern states

Northern states (correct)

Eastern states

Which group of states in India has a medium population density according to the passage?

Haryana, Jharkhand, Odisha Signup and view all the answers

What is stated about the population density of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the passage?

It is relatively high Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the population density range in the National Capital Territory of Delhi?

More than 10000 people per square kilometer Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which states show relatively higher population density compared to others?

Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a potential limitation of measuring population density in the passage?

Challenges in defining urban and rural areas Signup and view all the answers

Which region of India is mentioned to have relatively lower population density compared to others?

Himalayan states and Assam Signup and view all the answers

What kind of measure does the passage describe the population density as being?

An unreliable measure Signup and view all the answers

What is the measure used to express population density in the given text?

Population per square kilometer Signup and view all the answers

How much did the population density of India increase from 1951 to 2011?

265 individuals per square kilometer Signup and view all the answers

Why is expressing population density important according to the text?

To understand the distribution of population across land Signup and view all the answers

What was the population density of India in 1951?

117 individuals per square kilometer Signup and view all the answers

In the past 50 years, what was the average annual increase in India's population density?

4 individuals per square kilometer Signup and view all the answers

How is population density typically expressed?

Number of individuals per unit area Signup and view all the answers

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