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Population

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography

Quick revision notes for Population — Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Population Distribution

  • India is the 2nd most populous country in the world with 121 crores people (Census 2011)
  • India occupies only 2.41% of world's land but supports 17.5% of world's population
  • India's average population density: 382 persons per sq.km (Census 2011)
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Factors Affecting Population Distribution

  • Favorable factors: Fertile plains, availability of water, moderate climate, flat land, nearness to sea, industries, transportation networks
  • Unfavorable factors: Mountains, deserts, dense forests, extreme climate, lack of water, poor connectivity
  • In India: High density in Ganga plains, coastal areas, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata due to fertile land and economic opportunities
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Population Composition

  • Sex Ratio: Brazil has more than 1000 females per 1000 males (favorable for women)
  • Sex Ratio: India has less than 1000 females per 1000 males (men outnumber women)
  • Age Structure: Brazil's population is aging, India has more youth (higher working population)
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Population Growth Rate

  • Brazil's population growth rate has reduced considerably
  • Brazil's population may not increase significantly in next two decades
  • India's population grew by 18.2 crores from 2001 to 2011

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The way people are spread acrossNumber of people living per squareThe structure of population based onNumber of females per 1000 malesThe rate at which population increases

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