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 statement correctly explains population density?EasyLevel 83Why is looking only at total population not enough while comparing density?EasyLevel 83Which state can be used as an example to explain low density?EasyLevel 83Which state can be used as an example to explain high density?EasyLevel 83In which field can planning improve through the study of population density?EasyLevel 83What does high population density mean?EasyLevel 83What does low population density mean?EasyLevel 83What can dark colour generally mean in a density map?EasyLevel 83What should be checked first while reading a density map?EasyLevel 83What effect can high population density have on land?EasyLevel 83Which option shows correct use of population density?EasyLevel 83Why can population density change?EasyLevel 83If an area has density of 500 persons per square kilometre what does it mean?EasyLevel 83What is the most basic point to remember in the topic of population density?EasyLevel 83If an area has high density what effect can it have on living space?EasyLevel 82In which situation is it easier to compare population density?EasyLevel 82Which area may need planning even with low density?EasyLevel 82In population density total population is divided by what?EasyLevel 82If the population of an area remains same and its area decreases what will happen to population density?EasyLevel 83What effect can high population density have on public services?EasyLevel 83