Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: World Population-Distribution, Density and growth

Question:

Which of the following is NOT an important economic factor in deciding the density of population at a particular place?

Options:

Area with Mineral Deposits

Urbanisation

Industrialisation

Migration

Correct Answer:

Migration

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: Migration

Migration is not an economic factor. In fact migration is caused due to the first three economic factors.

Explanation:

  • Area with Mineral Deposits: Areas rich in natural resources like minerals often attract populations for work opportunities, thus influencing population density.
  • Urbanisation: Urbanization typically leads to higher population densities due to the concentration of job opportunities, better infrastructure, and services.
  • Industrialisation: Industrialized areas tend to have higher population densities as industries attract workers for various jobs, leading to growth in population.
  • Migration: While migration can affect population size, it is not a direct economic factor in determining population density at a specific place. Migration is more of a dynamic movement of people from one area to another, influenced by multiple factors, including economic opportunities elsewhere, rather than being an intrinsic economic factor of a location's population density.