Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

The ratio between the number of people to the size of land is known as:

Options:

Population Density

Land Density

Population Size

Population Composition

Correct Answer:

Population Density

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Population Density

"Density of population, is expressed as number of persons per unit area. It helps in getting a better understanding of the spatial distribution of population in relation to land. The density of population in India (2011) is 382 persons per sq km. There has been a steady increase of more than 200 persons per sq km over the last 50 years as the density of population increased from 117 persons/ sq km in 1951 to 382 persons/sq km in 2011.".