Question

The least densely populated state of India is-
A. Kerala
B. Sikkim
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer 1

Hint: Population density of a region or city or state or country is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume.

Complete answer:
Arunachal Pradesh is the least densely populated state of India.

Additional Information:
- Most of the North-eastern states are very less densely populated with Arunachal Pradesh being the least densely populated state with 16.5 population density per square km.
- Mizoram is second with 51.8 population density per square km and Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim are at 3rd and 4th respectively.
- The population density of an area is affected by several factors, for example- climate, resources, location, etc.
- India is the second most populated country in the world after China. It accounts for nearly one-fifth of the total world’s population.
- India is progressively heading towards the world’s most populous country by the end of 2024.
- India has quite a young population with more than 50% of its population below the age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35.

So, the correct answer is 'Arunachal Pradesh'.

Note: The reasons for such a low population is due to harsh living conditions, which are because most of the state is covered by dense forest, about 51,540 Sq. km or 61.55% of the total land area is covered by forest. In spite of the harsh living conditions, it is home to a large variety of exotic plants and animals.