Question
Population of Rajasthan = 570 lakhs and population of UP = 1660 lakhs.
Area of Rajasthan = 3 lakh km2 and area of UP = 2 lakh km2.
1) How many people are there per km2 in both these States?
2) Which State is less populated?
Solution
1) Population of Rajasthan in 3 km2 area = 570 lakh
Population of Rajasthan in 1 km2 area = `570/3` = 190 lakh
Population of U.P in 2 km2 area = 1660 lakh
Population of U.P in 1 km2 area = `1660/2` = 830 lakh
2) It can be observed that population per km2 area is lesser for Rajasthan. Therefore, Rajasthan is less populated.
Is there an error in this question or solution?
Solution Population of Rajasthan = 570 Lakhs and Population of up = 1660 Lakhs. Area of Rajasthan = 3 Lakh Km2 and Area of up = 2 Lakh Km2. Concept: Concept of Equivalent Ratios.
