Q1
How is India's population distributed?
AUnevenly
BPerfectly evenly
CRandomly with no pattern
DOnly in cities
SSCClass 10 (SSC)Geography (भूगोल)Ch 6 · Topic 2
Practice and Revision - Population
Let us practise and revise what we learned about population. India's population is vast and diverse, and understanding its distribution, den
Core concept
India's population is unevenly distributed, with denser populations in fertile plains and coastal areas, sparser in deserts and mountains.
How it works
Population density, calculated as people per square kilometre, varies significantly between states, with some being far more crowded than others.
Why it matters
India's population growth rate has been declining due to factors like improved education, family planning awareness, and economic development.
Key detail
Understanding population characteristics helps government plan for infrastructure, resources, healthcare, and education needs effectively.
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• Population unevenly distributed.
• Denser: fertile plains, coastal areas.
• Sparser: deserts, mountains.
• Density: people per square km.
• Varies significantly between states.
• Growth rate declining recently.
• Due to education, family planning, development.
• Understanding this helps infrastructure planning.