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Chapter-2 The World Population: Distribution — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which continent has the highest population density?

Answer: C. Asia — Asia has the highest population density among all continents, with countries like Bangladesh, Singapore, and parts of China having extremely high densities.

GEOGRAPHY · Grade 12 · CBSE(NCERT)

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Chapter-2 The World Population: Distribution — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 12 GEOGRAPHY — Chapter-2 The World Population: Distribution, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is population density?

A. The total number of people in a country
B. The average number of people per unit area of land ✓
C. The rate at which population increases annually
D. The number of people living in urban areas

Answer: B. The average number of people per unit area of land
Population density is defined as the number of people living per unit area (usually per square kilometer or square mile).

Which continent has the highest population density?

A. Africa
B. South America
C. Asia ✓
D. Europe

Answer: C. Asia
Asia has the highest population density among all continents, with countries like Bangladesh, Singapore, and parts of China having extremely high densities.

What factor makes the Nile Delta a densely populated region despite being in Africa?

A. Large mineral resources
B. Availability of water and fertile soil for agriculture ✓
C. High altitude terrain
D. Proximity to Europe

Answer: B. Availability of water and fertile soil for agriculture
The Nile Delta is densely populated because the river provides water and creates fertile soil, making it suitable for agriculture in an otherwise arid region.

Analyze the statement: 'The relationship between population density and development is direct and proportional.' Is this statement correct?

A. Yes, always correct in all regions
B. No, because some developed countries have low densities while some developing countries have high densities ✓
C. Yes, but only in Asian countries
D. It depends solely on government policy

Answer: B. No, because some developed countries have low densities while some developing countries have high densities
The relationship is not always proportional; countries like Australia (developed but low density) and Bangladesh (developing but high density) show that development and density depend on different factors.

Considering current trends, which scenario is LEAST likely regarding global population distribution in 2050?

A. Asian population will remain the largest globally
B. African population will show significant growth
C. European population will decline or remain stable
D. Population density will become uniform across all continents ✓

Answer: D. Population density will become uniform across all continents
Population distribution becoming uniform across continents is highly improbable because physical geography, resources, and economic factors will continue creating uneven distribution patterns.