Question

Give geographical reason.

India’s population density is high.

Answer 1

1. India’s population density is high because most of the areas have natural resources that support agriculture and industries.
2. Other factors like water availability and numerous cities have also caused the growth of population.
3. Population in India is unevenly distributed. The northern plains have been densely populated for centuries due to fertile land, availability of water, and economic activities.
4. Rivers like Ganga and Yamuna provide large tracts of fertile land apart from water. Also, the terrain is not a difficult one to travel.
5. Due to the availability of even fertile land and water, they prefer settling in the northern plains as opposed to the desert areas of northwest India.

Answer 2

1. As per the 2011 census, the population of India was 121 crores. India is the second most populated country in the world.
2. The reason for the country being so populous is its favourable climate.
3. India occupies 2.41% of the earth’s area, but it has 17.5% of the world’s population.

Due to the above reasons, the population density of India is high, i.e., 382 persons per sq. km., as per the 2011 census.