Patterns of Population Distribution in India

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Patterns of Population Distribution in India: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Population Density in India, Trends in Population Growth in India, and Growth Rate of Population.

Important Questions on Patterns of Population Distribution in India

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

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Arrange the following states in descending order of urbanization as per the Census and select the correct answer from the code given below the states:

1. Kerala
2. Mizoram
3. Goa    
4. Tamil Nadu

Select the correct answer using the codes below: 

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Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The census of India is carried out every 10 years.
Reason (R): The population of India has largely remained unchanged over the period of ten years.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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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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Match the following according to the 2011 Census.

A) State with the lowest sex ratio P) Kerala
B) State with the highest population density Q) Sikkim
C) State with the lowest population R) Bihar
D) State with the highest literacy rate S) Haryana

 

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Which city has the highest literacy rate according to the 2011 census?

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Which city in India is the least populated according to the 2011 census?

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Which is the most populous state according to the 2011 census?

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In which areas the Gaddi tribe is found in the maximum number?

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What is the population of the tribes in Hamirpur, according to the 2011 census?

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What is the percentage of the scheduled tribe in HP?

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Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest density of population?

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What is the population of Nahan city, according to the 2011 census?

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What is the percentage of literate persons in Himachal Pradesh of total population, according to 2011 census?