Population
Jharkhand Board · Class 9 · Social Science
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See them allWhat is population and why is it considered the pivotal element in social studies?
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Population refers to the total number of people living in a particular area. It is the pivotal element in social studies because it is the point of reference from which all other elements are observed…
What was India's population as per the 2011 Census and what percentage of world population does it represent?
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India's population as of March 2011 was 1,210.6 million (1.21 billion people), which accounts for more than 17% of the world's population. This population is spread over 3.28 million square km, which …
Which is the most populous state in India and what percentage of the country's population does it have?
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Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a population of 199 million as per 2011 Census. It accounts for about 16% of the country's total population.
Name the five states that contain almost half of India's population.
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The five states are: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. These five states together account for almost half of India's total population.
What is a census and when was the first complete census conducted in India?
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A census is an official enumeration of population done periodically. In India, the first census was held in 1872, but the first complete census was taken in 1881. Since then, censuses have been held r…
What is population density and what was India's population density in 2011?
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Population density is calculated as the number of persons per unit area. India's population density in 2011 was 382 persons per square km. India is one of the most densely populated countries in the w…
Which state has the highest population density and which has the lowest in India?
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Bihar has the highest population density with 1,102 persons per sq km, while Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest with only 17 persons per sq km.
What are the main reasons for sparse population in certain areas of India?
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Rugged terrain and unfavorable climatic conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in areas with density below 250 persons per square km. These include hilly regions, deserts, and area…
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