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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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Hard · Level 74 · carrying capacity,high density,resource pressureView options
As density rises checking resource and service capacity becomes more necessary
Carrying capacity has no relation with population
If density falls capacity always becomes zero
Density can never create pressure
Hard · Level 74 · density calculation,36000 population,90 areaView options
40 persons per square kilometre
90 persons per square kilometre
360 persons per square kilometre
400 persons per square kilometre
Hard · Level 74 · low density,resource scarcity,water shortageView options
When resources are very limited such as a dry water scarce area
When both water and land are abundant
When all services are nearby
When farming is very fertile
Hard · Level 74 · national average,382,density variationView options
Exactly 382 people live in every village of the country
It is the total population number itself
It is an average and actual density may differ among states or districts
It is a figure made by removing area
Hard · Level 74 · population density,unit conversion,geography class 9,data comparison,area unitsView options
When one figure is in persons per square kilometre and the other is in persons per square mile
When both figures are given in persons per square kilometre
When the areas of both regions are given in the same square kilometres
When the population density of only one region is given
Hard · Level 74 · density,distribution,differenceView options
Density is number per area while distribution tells where people are spread
Density is only food and distribution is only climate
Density is only birth rate and distribution is only death rate
Density and distribution are both unrelated to area
Hard · Level 74 · environmental pressure,high density,waste waterView options
In dense areas pressure on waste water and land use can increase
Density never links with environment
Low density always increases pollution
Resource use is zero in high density
Hard · Level 74 · migration,density rise,fixed areaView options
Population increases due to migration
People leave the area
Area doubles
Population becomes half
Hard · Level 74 · population density,river valleys,himalayas,physical factors,settlement patterns,class 9 geographyView options
Because both regions have similar relief and climate
Because river valleys offer fertile land, water and transport facilities, whereas high altitude and rugged relief in the Himalayas make settlement difficult
Because high Himalayas have more level land for agriculture
Because river valleys lack water and fertile soil
Hard · Level 74 · high density,quality of life,urban planningView options
There are well planned housing water transport and health services
All services are absent
Water sources end
There is no waste management
Hard · Level 74 · density comparison,area a area b,per square kilometreView options
Area A has more people per square kilometre
Area B has more people per square kilometre
Their total populations are necessarily equal
Area A's area is certainly larger
Hard · Level 74 · food demand,high density,supply planningView options
Food demand may be higher in dense areas so supply planning is necessary
Food demand becomes zero when density rises
No food is needed in low density
Food demand has no relation with population
Hard · Level 74 · disaster management,density,relief priorityView options
Sending relief quickly to densely settled parts in an earthquake affected area
Controlling crowd first in an empty area
Deciding after removing map legend
Ignoring density data
Hard · Level 74 · density decrease,population decrease,same areaView options
Population decreases and area remains same
Population increases and area remains same
Population remains same and area decreases
Both population and density increase
Hard · Level 74 · density same,ratio,population areaView options
Population doubles and area also doubles
Population doubles and area remains same
Population same and area halves
Population halves and area remains same
Hard · Level 74 · housing pressure,high density,land useView options
High density can increase housing demand and pressure on land
High density always ends housing demand
Distance has no importance in low density
Density is unrelated to housing
Hard · Level 74 · regional comparison,population pressure,densityView options
Comparing population pressure per square kilometre in two areas
Treating language of two areas as same
Telling taste of rivers in two areas
Treating mountain height as population
Hard · Level 74 · local scale,ward density,water serviceView options
Planning water service in a crowded city ward
Writing a general introduction of the whole country
Finding a country name on world map
Memorising length of a river
Hard · Level 74 · low density,service cost,sparse settlementView options
Greater distance between homes can make roads and service access costly
Number of houses per area is very high
All services automatically come nearby
Distance completely disappears
Hard · Level 74 · density limitation,social indicators,literacy incomeView options
Density tells number of people per area but not literacy or income directly
Density tells income of every person
Density is the full list of education levels
Density is only health rate
Question 1HardLevel 74
Which option correctly relates population density and carrying capacity?
Correct answer: A
High density can pressure resource and service capacity. Exam tip: link density with carrying capacity.
In which situation is it necessary to check units before comparing density figures?
Correct answer: A
The correct situation is when one density is expressed per square kilometre and the other per square mile, because the area units differ. One square mile is about 2.59 square kilometres, so directly comparing the numbers without converting units can be misleading. This issue does not arise when both figures use the same unit. Exam tip: before comparing population densities, always check the unit after ‘per square’.
Why can density be high in a fertile river valley and low in high Himalayas?
Correct answer: B
Fertile river valleys support dense population because they provide level land, water, fertile soil, farming opportunities and better transport. In contrast, high Himalayan areas have steep slopes, harsh climate, limited level land and difficult access, which restrict settlement. Option C is incorrect because level land for farming is generally scarce in the high Himalayas. Exam tip: compare factors such as land, climate, water and transport when explaining population density.
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