Population Distribution in the Gangetic Plain

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Which state has the highest population density in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest population density in the Gangetic Plain, with over 800 people per square kilometer.

Which state has the lowest population density in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jharkhand has the lowest population density in the Gangetic Plain, with less than 300 people per square kilometer.

What is the average population density of the Gangetic Plain?

  1. 500 people per square kilometer

  2. 600 people per square kilometer

  3. 700 people per square kilometer

  4. 800 people per square kilometer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average population density of the Gangetic Plain is around 600 people per square kilometer.

Which city is the most populous in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Patna

  3. Varanasi

  4. Kanpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata is the most populous city in the Gangetic Plain, with a population of over 4.5 million people.

Which city is the least populous in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Patna

  3. Varanasi

  4. Kanpur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varanasi is the least populous city in the Gangetic Plain, with a population of less than 1 million people.

What is the main reason for the high population density in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Fertile soil

  2. Favorable climate

  3. Abundant water resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high population density in the Gangetic Plain is due to a combination of factors, including fertile soil, favorable climate, and abundant water resources.

What are the main economic activities in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main economic activities in the Gangetic Plain include agriculture, industry, and services.

What are the main challenges facing the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Overpopulation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main challenges facing the Gangetic Plain include overpopulation, pollution, and climate change.

What are some of the government policies aimed at addressing the challenges facing the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Family planning programs

  2. Pollution control measures

  3. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government has implemented a number of policies aimed at addressing the challenges facing the Gangetic Plain, including family planning programs, pollution control measures, and climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.

What can individuals do to help address the challenges facing the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Reduce their carbon footprint

  2. Conserve water

  3. Recycle and compost

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help address the challenges facing the Gangetic Plain by reducing their carbon footprint, conserving water, and recycling and composting.

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