Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

In a country 350,000 people reside over an area of thousand square kilometer. The density of population of the country is _____.

Options:

3500 person/sq km

35 person/sq km

350 person/sq km

1500 person/sq mile

Correct Answer:

350 person/sq km

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 350 person/sq km

  • Population = 350,000

  • Area = 1,000 sq km

  • Population Density = Population ÷ Area = 350,000 ÷ 1,000 = 350 persons per sq km