Human Geography of India

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Human Geography of India: Overview

This topic comprises the concept of human geography of India. It describes the oceans surrounding India, temperature variation of different regions and the human population. It enhances our knowledge of geography for various competitive exams.

Important Questions on Human Geography of India

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The objective of surveying is to prepare a

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. Patterns of population distribution and density help us to understand the demographic characteristics of any area.  
  2. Broadly, 90 % of the world's population lives in about 10 per cent of its land area.
Select the correct answer using the codes below: 

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Which is the only country in the world to produce all five varities of silk?

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The channel of the canal where water flows due to the effect of gravity is called _____.

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According to the 2011 Census of India, which of the following is the second most populous state in the country?

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_______ are thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines.

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Which form of farming is called ‘slash and burn’ agriculture?

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______ is the application of plant and soil science to crop production.

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Which natural port is located along the west coast of India?

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Which of the following factors is NOT responsible for the loss of fertility of agricultural land?

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The answers to items using the codes given below: Examine the two statements carefully and select

Statement I: India has wide variation in population density.
Statement II: Factors like agricultural productivity and history of settlements have greatly influenced the population density pattern in India.

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Which factors influence the density distribution of population in India most profoundly?
1. Amount of rainfall           
2. Fertility of soils
3. Distribution of minerals   
4. Cultural factors

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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): China is the most populous country of the world.
Reason (R):    Its density of population is much lower than that of lndia.

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Which of the following countries is occupied entirely by migrant population?

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The continents with the highest and the lowest density of population are _____, respectively

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Which among the following is the third most populated country in Asia?

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With which of the following is 'Operation Flood' related?

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The term 'white revolution' is related with:

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What is the height of Tehri Dam?

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What is the sex ratio of Kerala as per census 2011?