People prefer living on flat plains and gentle slopes. This is because such areas are favourable for the production of crops and to build roads and industries. The mountainous and hilly areas hinder the development of transport network and hence initially do not favour agricultural and industrial development. So, these areas tend to be less populated. The Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountains zones in the Himalayas region.

Which of the is NOT a geographical factor influencing distribution of population ?

Urbanisation

The correct answer is Option 3: Urbanisation

Option 1: Availability of water : This statement is incorrect because availability of water is a geographical factor affecting population distribution.

Option 2: Landforms : This statement is incorrect because landforms are geographical factors influencing where people settle.

Option 3: Urbanisation : This statement is correct because urbanisation is an economic/socio-economic factor, not a geographical factor.

Option 4: Climate : This statement is incorrect because climate is a geographical factor affecting distribution of population.