Arrange the following continents in descending order of population density
A. North America
B. Africa
C. Oceania
D. Asia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → D, B, A, C
(D) Asia — first, 146 persons per sq km.
(B) Africa — second, 43 persons per sq km.
(A) North America — third, 20 persons per sq km.
(C) Oceania — fourth, 5 persons per sq km.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 2.1: Region wise Density of Population |
