_________ continent has highest density of population.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Asia
Asia has the highest density of population, 146 persons per sq km.
Note: This question is taken from an earlier edition of the NCERT book (2023-24) and the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the earlier edition (2023-24) and the table from the pre-rationalised NCERT book are given below for the benefit of students.
NCERT (2023-24): “Look at Table 2.1 and observe that Asia has the highest density of population.”
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 2.1: Region wise Density of Population |
