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
Which type of area can support higher density?EasyLevel 82What does high density not always show?EasyLevel 82What does low density not always show?EasyLevel 82Population density can be understood from data obtained through which source?EasyLevel 82If a district has a density of 500 persons per square kilometre what does it mean?EasyLevel 82What precaution should be taken while reading population density?EasyLevel 82What is the common unit used to measure population density?EasyLevel 83Which relation is correct for calculating population density?EasyLevel 83If many people live in a small area what will its population density be?EasyLevel 83If very few people live in a large area what will population density be?EasyLevel 83Population density helps us understand what?EasyLevel 83What was the average population density of India in 2011?EasyLevel 83Which two pieces of information are needed to know population density?EasyLevel 83Which area is called densely populated?EasyLevel 83Which area is called sparsely populated?EasyLevel 83What is population density generally like in flat and fertile plain areas?EasyLevel 83Why is population density generally low in desert areas?EasyLevel 83What is one reason for low population density in hilly areas?EasyLevel 83Which area is most likely to have high population density?EasyLevel 83What demand can increase when population density is high?EasyLevel 83