The ratio between the number of people to the size of land is known as: |
Population Density Land Density Population Size Population Composition |
Population Density |
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.". |