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Factors Influencing Population Distribution in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the factors that influence population distribution in India. These factors include physical features, climate, soil, water resources, minerals, and economic activities.
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Which of the following is NOT a physical feature that influences population distribution in India?

  1. Mountains

  2. Rivers

  3. Forests

  4. Climate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate is not a physical feature, but rather a weather pattern that influences population distribution.

Which of the following rivers has the largest basin in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River has the largest basin in India, covering an area of over 1 million square kilometers.

Which of the following soil types is most suitable for agriculture in India?

  1. Black soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Laterite soil

  4. Sandy soil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black soil is rich in nutrients and moisture, making it ideal for agriculture.

Which of the following minerals is most abundant in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron ore

  3. Copper

  4. Gold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has the world's fifth-largest reserves of coal.

Which of the following economic activities is the most important in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the most important economic activity in India, employing over 50% of the workforce.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the uneven distribution of population in India?

  1. Physical features

  2. Climate

  3. Soil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors have contributed to the uneven distribution of population in India.

Which of the following regions in India has the highest population density?

  1. Gangetic Plain

  2. Deccan Plateau

  3. Himalayan Region

  4. Coastal Plains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gangetic Plain is the most densely populated region in India, with a population density of over 1,000 people per square kilometer.

Which of the following regions in India has the lowest population density?

  1. Himalayan Region

  2. Deccan Plateau

  3. Gangetic Plain

  4. Coastal Plains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayan Region is the least densely populated region in India, with a population density of less than 10 people per square kilometer.

Which of the following factors has led to the migration of people from rural to urban areas in India?

  1. Lack of employment opportunities in rural areas

  2. Better education and healthcare facilities in urban areas

  3. Availability of better housing and infrastructure in urban areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors have led to the migration of people from rural to urban areas in India.

Which of the following government policies has been implemented to address the issue of uneven population distribution in India?

  1. National Population Policy

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above government policies have been implemented to address the issue of uneven population distribution in India.

Which of the following states in India has the highest literacy rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India, at 93.91%.

Which of the following states in India has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India, at 61.8%.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the high population growth rate in India?

  1. High birth rate

  2. Low death rate

  3. Early marriage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors have contributed to the high population growth rate in India.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the decline in the population growth rate in India?

  1. Increasing awareness about family planning

  2. Improved access to healthcare

  3. Rising cost of living

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors have contributed to the decline in the population growth rate in India.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the uneven distribution of population in India?

  1. Regional disparities in development

  2. Environmental degradation

  3. Social unrest

  4. Economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic growth is not a challenge associated with the uneven distribution of population in India.

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