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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 11 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

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According to the Census of India 2011, which of the following Union Territories has the lowest density of population?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  • According to the Census of India 2011, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the least population density among the listed Union Territories.
  • The population density in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is around 46 people per square kilometer.
  • The concentration of individuals within a species in a given geographic location is referred to as population density.
  • Data on population density can be used to calculate demographics and examine interactions with ecosystems, human health, and infrastructure.

Other Options:

  • Lakshadweep has a low population density. Its population density is around 2,130 people per square kilometer, making it one of the most densely populated Union Territories.
  • Puducherry, a Union Territory located along the southern coast of India, has a relatively higher population density compared to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with about 2,500 people per square kilometer.
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: 2,867.