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Population

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Flashcards for Population — CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Introduction to Population

What is population and why is it considered the pivotal element in social studies?

Answer

Population refers to the total number of people living in a particular area. It is the pivotal element in social studies because it is the point of reference from which all other elements are observed

Card 2Population Size

What was India's population as per the 2011 Census and what percentage of world population does it represent?

Answer

India's population as of March 2011 was 1,210.6 million (1.21 billion people), which accounts for more than 17% of the world's population. This population is spread over 3.28 million square km, which

Card 3Population Distribution

Which is the most populous state in India and what percentage of the country's population does it have?

Answer

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a population of 199 million as per 2011 Census. It accounts for about 16% of the country's total population.

Card 4Population Distribution

Name the five states that contain almost half of India's population.

Answer

The five states are: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. These five states together account for almost half of India's total population.

Card 5Census

What is a census and when was the first complete census conducted in India?

Answer

A census is an official enumeration of population done periodically. In India, the first census was held in 1872, but the first complete census was taken in 1881. Since then, censuses have been held r

Card 6Population Density

What is population density and what was India's population density in 2011?

Answer

Population density is calculated as the number of persons per unit area. India's population density in 2011 was 382 persons per square km. India is one of the most densely populated countries in the w

Card 7Population Density

Which state has the highest population density and which has the lowest in India?

Answer

Bihar has the highest population density with 1,102 persons per sq km, while Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest with only 17 persons per sq km.

Card 8Population Distribution

What are the main reasons for sparse population in certain areas of India?

Answer

Rugged terrain and unfavorable climatic conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in areas with density below 250 persons per square km. These include hilly regions, deserts, and area

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