People prefer living on flat plains and gentle slopes. This is because such areas are favourable for the production of crops and to build roads and industries. The mountainous and hilly areas hinder the development of transport network and hence initially do not favour agricultural and industrial development. So, these areas tend to be less populated. The Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountains zones in the Himalayas region.

Which of the following is true about distribution of population based on landforms?

None of the above

The correct answer is Option 4: None of the above

Option 1: Himalayas have high density of population : This statement is incorrect because mountainous regions like the Himalayas have low population density due to difficult terrain, harsh climate, and underdeveloped transport networks.

Option 2: Ganga Plains have low density of population : This statement is incorrect because the Ganga Plains are among the most densely populated regions of the world due to fertile soil, flat land, and favourable conditions for agriculture and transport.

NCERT: People prefer living on flat plains and gentle slopes. The mountainous and hilly areas hinder the development of transport network and hence initially do not favour agricultural and industrial development. So, these areas tend to be less populated. The Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountains zones in the Himalayas are scarcely populated.