Very low density of population is recorded in which zone of northern hemisphere?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → High latitudinal zone
The high latitudes of the northern hemisphere lie close to the North Pole. These lands are very cold, and an extreme, harsh climate keeps people away. So the density of population there is very low.
Note: The given answer is as per the official NTA Answer Key. The book does not name the latitude zones in clear words. It only says that very hot or cold deserts are uncomfortable for human habitation and that areas with extreme and harsh climates have low population. In the northern hemisphere, the very cold lands lie in the high latitudes.
NCERT (2026-27): “(iii) Climate: An extreme climate such as very hot or cold deserts are uncomfortable for human habitation. Areas with a comfortable climate, where there is not much seasonal variation attract more people. Areas with very heavy rainfall or extreme and harsh climates have low population.” |