The ratio between the number of people to the size of land is known as:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Population Density
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 13-05-2026 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 11-06-2023 (Slot 3).
NCERT (2026-27): “DENSITY OF POPULATION … Each unit of land has limited capacity to support people living on it. Hence, it is necessary to understand the ratio between the numbers of people to the size of land. This ratio is the density of population.” |