Question

Which of the following is a low population density state ?
(a) Kerala
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttarakhand

Answer 1

Hint:
In the world, India is the second most populous region. The world stands at 1.3 trillion, according to the UN. India's population density is 364 per sq km . Many of the north-eastern states are the least heavily populated, with a population density of 16.5 per square km being the least densely populated province.

Complete solution:
On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand, the 27th state of the Republic of India, was carved out of Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand is one of the states with a total area of 53,483 sq km in India. Density per sq. at present. Km in Uttarakhand is 189 per Sq.km, which currently stands at 382 less than India's national average density. The total area of Uttarakhand is 20,650 Sq mi with a density of approximately 490 per Sq mi if the measurement is moved from Kilometer to Mile. In Uttarakhand, there are 13 districts divided into two divisions—Kumaon and Garhwal. With 16,826 rural settlements, of which 12,699 or 81% have a population of less than 500, Uttarakhand is a predominantly rural province. More than 75-85 percent of rural settlements have a population of less than 500 in most districts. Just 17% of rural settlements have a population of 500-1999 and there are very rare villages with a population of 2000 or more (2.7 percent ). The small scale of settlements and their extensive distribution in the state of Uttarakhand is a considerable challenge for service delivery, with such a large number of small and dispersed hamlets, primarily in difficult geographical conditions.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
According to the 2011 census, the population density is 189 inhabitants per square kilometre, greater than the 2001 census figure of 150. District-wise, there is a large difference in population density; while on the other hand, there are counties, with an average of 41, 49, and 69 inhabitants per square km the population density is very low.