Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
| (Factors of high population distribution) | (Examples) | ||
| (A) | Pleasant climate | (I) | Katanga-Zambia |
| (B) | Minerals | (II) | The Ganga - plains |
| (C) | Industrialization | (III) | Mediterranean regions |
| (D) | Landscape and landforms | (IV) | Kobe - Osaka region of Japan |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(A) Pleasant climate — this matches (III) Mediterranean regions. They have been inhabited since early times because of their pleasant climate.
(B) Minerals — this matches (I) Katanga-Zambia. Mining and industry create jobs, so workers move to the copper belt.
(C) Industrialization — this matches (IV) Kobe-Osaka region of Japan. Its many industries give jobs and attract large numbers of people.
(D) Landscape and landforms — this matches (II) The Ganga-plains. People prefer flat plains, which suit crops, roads and industries.
NCERT (2026-27): “(ii) Landforms: … The Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountains zones in the Himalayas are scarcely populated.” “(iii) Climate: … Mediterranean regions were inhabited from early periods in history due to their pleasant climate.” “(i) Minerals: … Katanga Zambia copper belt in Africa is one such good example.” “(iii) Industrialisation: … The Kobe-Osaka region of Japan is thickly populated because of the presence of a number of industries.” |