Which one of the following options is NOT true for the transformation of previously thinly populated areas into moderate to high concentration of population areas currently?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Increase of irrigation in Arunachal Pradesh
Some areas of India that were once very thinly populated now have moderate to high population. New irrigation, mining and transport brought people to them.
Option (1) Development of irrigation in Rajasthan — True. Irrigation in Rajasthan has drawn people to areas that were thinly populated.
Option (2) Mining of mineral and energy resources (Jharkhand) — True. Mineral and energy resources in Jharkhand have raised the population there.
Option (3) Increase of irrigation in Arunachal Pradesh — Not true. The irrigation example is Rajasthan, not Arunachal Pradesh.
Option (4) Development of transport network in Peninsular states — True. A better transport network in the Peninsular States has raised their population.
NCERT (2026-27): “However, development of irrigation (Rajasthan), availability of mineral and energy resources (Jharkhand) and development of transport network (Peninsular States) have resulted in moderate to high concentration of population in areas which were previously very thinly populated.” |