Population and Demographics NDA Questions

NDA Human Geography

Population and Demographics MCQ Questions


1.
'Population geography' is best described as the branch of human geography that studies:
A.
Only the political boundaries between different countries
B.
Only the migration patterns of animal species
C.
Only the physical landforms of the earth's surface
D.
The spatial distribution, density, growth, and characteristics of human populations
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
D. The spatial distribution, density, growth, and characteristics of human populations
2.
'Population density' is defined as:
A.
The proportion of literate people in a population
B.
The rate at which a population increases each year
C.
The total number of people living in a country, regardless of area
D.
The number of persons living per unit area of land, usually expressed as persons per square kilometre
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
D. The number of persons living per unit area of land, usually expressed as persons per square kilometre
3.
Which of the following regions of the world is generally characterised by very high population density, owing to fertile river plains and a long history of settled agriculture?
A.
The Arctic tundra regions
B.
The Amazon rainforest interior
C.
South, Southeast, and East Asia
D.
The Sahara Desert region
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. South, Southeast, and East Asia
4.
Which of the following is generally NOT considered a major reason for very low population density in regions such as deserts, polar areas, and high mountains?
A.
Excessive availability of fertile agricultural land
B.
Extreme climatic conditions, such as very high or very low temperatures
C.
Scarcity of water resources
D.
Difficult and inaccessible terrain
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
A. Excessive availability of fertile agricultural land
5.
Among the broad categories of factors influencing the distribution of population across the world, which group includes elements such as climate, terrain, soil fertility, and availability of water?
A.
Political factors
B.
Geographical (physical) factors
C.
Economic factors
D.
Social and cultural factors
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
B. Geographical (physical) factors
6.
Among the broad categories of factors influencing population distribution, which group includes elements such as the availability of mineral resources, levels of industrialisation, and urbanisation?
A.
Economic factors
B.
Geographical (physical) factors
C.
Demographic factors
D.
Religious factors
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
A. Economic factors