Question

According to the 2011 census, what is the population density of Punjab?
a) 384
b) 481
c) 551
d) 590

Answer 1

Hint:
> According to the 2011 census, the population of Punjab has risen by 13.89 per cent over the last decade compared to 2001-2011 (1991-2001).
> This is also higher than the average national population density of 382 per square kilometre.
> Ludhiana is the most populous district of Punjab with almost 978 residents per square kilometre.

Complete answer:
Population density is a measure of the number of people in the city. The population density of an area is determined by dividing the number of people by the area and is usually shown as the number of people living in an area per square kilometre. The states and union territories of our country vary widely in terms of their density due to variations in climatic conditions, geophysical characteristics, availability of resources, etc.
Punjab is a state of India with a population of approximately 2,77 crores and a state of 50,362 km2. Reports show that the population density in Punjab has increased from 484 persons per square kilometre in 2001 to 551 persons per square kilometre in 2011. Accordingly, according to the 2011 census, the population density of Punjab is 551 persons per square kilometre.

Therefore, the correct answer is C

Note:
> Large population density increases are a matter of great concern, as they impose tremendous pressure on our natural resources and existing infrastructure services and adversely affect the quality of life.
> West Bengal is the country with the highest population density, according to the 2011 Census Data.
> Bangladesh is one of the largest countries with the highest population density of 1252 per square kilometre, which is three times the size of India.