If an industrial town has small area but a large worker population what can its density be like?
A large worker population in a small area increases density. Exam tip: connect industry with human reasons for density.
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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.
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A large worker population in a small area increases density. Exam tip: connect industry with human reasons for density.
View question detailsMore people can increase use pressure on land. Exam tip: connect density with land pressure.
View question detailsPopulation density tells us how many people live in an area, but it does not tell us how much water is naturally available there. Water scarcity depends on factors such as rainfall, rivers, groundwater, climate, storage, infrastructure and the quality of water sources. A region can have few residents and still lack usable water if it is dry or its water sources are very limited. Thus density alone cannot guarantee water security.
Option A is correct because a dry area with limited water sources may face scarcity even when relatively few people live there. Option B describes the opposite condition: abundant water would generally reduce scarcity, though management can still matter. Option C describes a possible cause of pressure but does not fit the phrase “despite low density.” Option D is not sufficient because being surrounded by the sea does not automatically provide drinkable freshwater. The key idea is that resource availability and population density are separate factors.
Human facilities can attract people and increase density. Exam tip: identify human factors separately.
View question detailsDifficult physical conditions can limit settlement. Exam tip: connect physical reasons with density.
View question detailsHigh density alone does not decide standard of living. Exam tip: read density with facilities and resources.
View question detailsDensity only means population per area not the full measure of development. Exam tip: write the limitation of the indicator.
View question detailsSettlement of many people on limited land increases local density. Exam tip: distinguish local and average density.
View question detailsDensity does not directly tell income or economic condition. Exam tip: keep density separate from socio economic indicators.
View question detailsA common unit and clear area base are necessary for correct comparison. Exam tip: check data base before comparison.
View question detailsCultivable plains support life and livelihood. Exam tip: connect agricultural resources with density.
View question detailsIn some plateau areas lack of water and access can reduce density. Exam tip: keep regional variation in mind.
View question detailsAverage density gives a general picture but local differences may remain. Exam tip: read averages carefully.
View question details(4500 \div 150 = 30) so the area will be 30 square kilometres. Exam tip: divide population by density to find area.
View question details(25 \times 400 = 10000) so the population will be 10000. Exam tip: multiply density by area to find population.
View question detailsDensity can indicate crowding but not the whole condition. Exam tip: write a balanced conclusion.
View question detailsMetropolises attract people through many facilities and economic opportunities. Exam tip: write combined reasons for urban density.
View question detailsEven with low density some areas may have administrative or security importance. Exam tip: do not treat density as the only measure of importance.
View question detailsDensity is a useful indicator but should be read with other factors. Exam tip: combined analysis is better.
View question detailsDensity needs both population and area. Exam tip: keep total number and number per area separate.
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