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Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Where are the Lepchas mainly found?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Mizoram

  3. Sikkim

  4. Arunachal Pradesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Lepcha people are believed to be the aboriginal inhabitants of Sikkim. The Lepcha language is spoken in Sikkim, Darjeeling district in West Bengal in India, in Ilām district in Nepal, and in a few villages of Samtsi district in south-western Bhutan.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

After which one of the following tribes of India has a super continent of ancient geological history of the world been named?

  1. Santhals

  2. Khonds

  3. Bhils

  4. Gonds
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D Correct answer
Explanation

After Gonds tribes of India has a supercontinent of ancient geological history of the world been named. The Gond people are Adivasi (indigenous people) of India that speak Dravidian languages and are listed as a Scheduled Tribe for the purpose of India's system of positive discrimination. The name "Gondwana" was proposed in 1872 by Medlicott from the ancient kingdom of the Gonds, one of the principal aboriginal tribes believed to have inhabited a large part of central India.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Where do Birhors live?

  1. Chhattishgarh

  2. Assam

  3. Nagaland

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Birhor people are a tribal forest people, traditionally nomadic, living primarily in the Indian state of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. They speak the Birhor language, which belongs to the Munda group of languages.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

In general it is observed that the rate of population growth has been ________ in the densely populated areas compared to sparsely populated areas.

  1. Low

  2. High

  3. Negligible

  4. Almost the same
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Explanation

Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country/territory during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. Such a change can be expressed in two ways: in terms of absolute numbers and in terms of percentage change per year. In general it is observed that the rate of population growth has been low in the densely populated areas compared to sparsely populated areas.

Multiple choice geography man and environment population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure

Thuthukudi district of Tamil Nadu has the ______ sex ratio.

  1. Lowest

  2. Medium

  3. Highest

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As per 2011 census, the Thuthukudi district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 1,750,176. Sex Ratio in district is 1023 females for every 1000 males. This district has the highest sex ratio. This ratio is more than average national sex ratio. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate.

Multiple choice geography man and environment population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure

Which city in Tamil Nadu has the least share in state's population?

  1. Madurai

  2. Vellore

  3. Perambalur

  4. Salem
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chennai possesses the largest share of 6.4% of the total population of Tamil Nadu. This is followed by Coimbatore, Vellore and Salem districts. Perambur has the least population of 0.078%.

Multiple choice geography man and environment population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure

Which city in Tamil Nadu possesses the largest share in population?

  1. Coimbatore

  2. Madurai

  3. Chennai

  4. Thuthukudi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chennai possesses the largest share of 6.4% of the total population of Tamil Nadu. This is followed by Coimbatore, Vellore and Salem districts. Perambur has the least population of 0.078%.