Question

According to the 2011 census, density of population in India is _______________ per sq km
A. 267
B. 324
C. 382
D. 397

Answer 1

Hint: Density of population is defined as the number of persons per sq km. It is used as an index to show the accumulation of population in specific areas. It is carried out by the Ministry of Home Affairs, India.

Complete Step by Step answer: The population density of India was recorded as 382 persons per sq km. Bihar was the most thickly populated state (1106 persons per sq km) which was followed by West Bengal (1028 persons per sq km) and Kerala (806 persons per sq km). The increase in population density from 2001- 2011 was 17.4. The Indian census is one of the most reliable sources of information on demography, economic activities, urbanisation, religion, scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes fertility, mortality and data on the demography since 1872. The 2011 census was carried out under the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India ,Mr. C Chandramouli. The 2011 census was recorded to be the 15th Indian Census which is the only data provider of data for town, village and ward level. It provides important information for formulating and carrying out different policies for the state and central governments. This data is widely used by scholars, business and planning agencies both nationally and internationally. Population density is measured by population divided by total land area or water volume. The densely populated areas are mainly the urbanised parts. There are several factors that affect the density of the population. These include social, economical, political factors along with climate, water supply, climate, relief and availability of natural resources and energy

 Note: While answering this question do not get confused between population density and population growth or population distribution. Each definition must be understood properly to be able to differentiate between them.