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Chapter 1: Population Geography — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is meant by population density?

Answer: B. The number of people living per unit area — Population density refers to the number of people living per unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometre.

Q: The demographic transition theory explains the changes in population in terms of:

Answer: B. Birth rate and death rate changes over time — The theory describes how birth rates and death rates change as a society develops, leading to population growth patterns.

Q: An area with 5 million people and 100,000 sq. km. of land has a population density of:

Answer: B. 50 persons per sq. km — Population density = population ÷ area. So, 5,000,000 ÷ 100,000 = 50 persons per sq. km.

Q: Which of the following regions is generally expected to have low population density?

Answer: C. Desert regions — Desert regions have harsh climate, scarcity of water, and limited resources, so population density is usually low.

GEOGRAPHY · CLASS 12th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Chapter 1: Population Geography — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

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What is meant by population density?

A. The total number of people in a country
B. The number of people living per unit area ✓
C. The rate at which population increases
D. The number of births per 1000 people

Answer: B. The number of people living per unit area
Population density refers to the number of people living per unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometre.

The demographic transition theory explains the changes in population in terms of:

A. Agricultural output and rainfall
B. Birth rate and death rate changes over time ✓
C. Migration and urban growth only
D. Population density and literacy rate

Answer: B. Birth rate and death rate changes over time
The theory describes how birth rates and death rates change as a society develops, leading to population growth patterns.

An area with 5 million people and 100,000 sq. km. of land has a population density of:

A. 5 persons per sq. km
B. 50 persons per sq. km ✓
C. 500 persons per sq. km
D. 5,000 persons per sq. km

Answer: B. 50 persons per sq. km
Population density = population ÷ area. So, 5,000,000 ÷ 100,000 = 50 persons per sq. km.

Which of the following regions is generally expected to have low population density?

A. Floodplains
B. Industrial belts
C. Desert regions ✓
D. Coastal plains

Answer: C. Desert regions
Desert regions have harsh climate, scarcity of water, and limited resources, so population density is usually low.

Which statement is most accurate about population growth rate?

A. It is the difference between birth rate and death rate, excluding migration ✓
B. It is always the same in all countries
C. It depends only on birth rate
D. It is measured in square kilometres

Answer: A. It is the difference between birth rate and death rate, excluding migration
Natural growth rate is calculated as birth rate minus death rate. Migration is considered separately in total population change.