Which of the following best defines population density in the context of India's demographic studies?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: The number of persons per unit area of land.
Explanation:
- Definition: Population Density indicates the average number of people residing within a specific geographical area (typically per square kilometer).
- Formula: To calculate this, the total population is divided by the total land area of that region.
- Key Facts Regarding India (According to the 2011 Census):
- India's Average Density: 382 persons per sq. km.
- State with the Highest Density: Bihar (1,106 persons/sq. km).
- State with the Lowest Density: Arunachal Pradesh (17 persons/sq. km).
- Union Territory with the Highest Density: Delhi (11,320 persons/sq. km).
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
- Question: What is the standard unit for measuring population density?
- Answer: Persons per square kilometer (Persons per sq. km).
- Question: By how much did India's population density increase between 2001 and 2011?
- Answer: 57 persons per sq. km (rising from 325 to 382).
- Question: What is 'Physiological Density'?
- Answer: The ratio of the total population to the total arable land.