Geography
Population Density
जनसंख्या घनत्व
In this Class 9 Geography topic from the chapter Population, students learn how population density measures the number of people living in a unit area, usually per square kilometre. They explore the population-density formula, interpret maps and data, and compare densely and sparsely populated regions. The topic also explains how relief, climate, soil, water availability, transport, industries and employment influence settlement patterns and the distribution of population in India and around the world.
Practice questions
Why is the study of population density useful in India?EasyLevel 82Which area is likely to have higher density?EasyLevel 82Why can density be low in mountainous regions?EasyLevel 82Why can population density be high in plains?EasyLevel 82What does a population density map show?EasyLevel 82Which word is related to low population density?EasyLevel 82Which word is related to high population density?EasyLevel 82What can be one natural reason for low density?EasyLevel 82What can be one human reason for high density?EasyLevel 82If an area's population is 1000 and area is 10 square kilometres what will be its density?EasyLevel 82If 500 people live in 5 square kilometres what is the density?EasyLevel 82If total population increases and area remains the same what will happen to density?EasyLevel 82If population remains the same and area increases what will happen to density?EasyLevel 82Population density is most directly related to what?EasyLevel 82Which option shows a wrong understanding of density?EasyLevel 82In which area is high population density less likely?EasyLevel 82In which area is high population density more likely?EasyLevel 82What effect can high density have on transport?EasyLevel 82What problem can arise in service access when density is low?EasyLevel 82Which option correctly states a use of population density?EasyLevel 82