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UPSC 2009 · Q40 · Geography › Population & Demography · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times.
  2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC 2009 · Q47 · Geography › Population & Demography · Save

Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density ?

(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Pakistan
(d) Sri Lanka
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Answer: (a) India
UPSC 2009 · Q81 · Geography › Population & Demography · Save

In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found ?

(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Nicobar Islands
(c) Spiti Valley
(d) Lakshadweep Islands
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Answer: (b) Nicobar Islands