What is meant by population density? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is meant by population density?

A. Number of births per year

B. Number of migrants in an area

C. Number of deaths per year

D. Number of people living per unit area

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Population density refers to the number of people living in a unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer. It helps in understanding the concentration of population in a region.

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Question #1

Which settlement type generally has a lower population density?

A. Metropolitan city

B. Industrial town

C. Port city

D. Rural village

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rural villages usually have fewer people spread over larger areas, resulting in lower population density.

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Question #2

Which age group generally has the highest dependency status?

A. 0-14 years

B. 20-40 years

C. 25-45 years

D. 30-50 years

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Children are generally dependent on the working population for support.

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Question #3

What percentage of India's population lived in urban areas according to Census 2011?

A. 35.20%

B. 27.8%

C. 29.5%

D. 31.16%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Urban population accounted for 31.16% of India's total population.

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