Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following factor is mainly responsible for the high density of population in the Kobe-Osaka region of Japan?

Options:

Industrialisation

Availability of Minerals

Availability of Fertile land

Favourable climate

Correct Answer:

Industrialisation

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Industrialisation

Industrialisation: Industrial belts provide job opportunities and attract large numbers of people. These include not just factory workers but also transport operators, shopkeepers, bank employees, doctors, teachers and other service providers. The Kobe-Osaka region of Japan is thickly populated because of the presence of a number of industries.