Question

Why is the distribution of population in india uneven explain with five examples?

Answer 1

The distribution of population in India is uneven because of the following factors:



a.Topographic factors: Like in theHimalayanregion, because of hilly region , there is sparse population, whereas in theGangaplain, due tofertile soil and non hilly land, leads to dense population.


b. Climatic conditions: Extreme climatic conditions like hot regions of Rajasthan or snow covered regions of J&K have unfavourable and harsh climate. Livelihood activities like agriculture and animal rearing cannot be done throughout the year. Thus, these regions have low population.


c. Availability of water and resources also impacts the distribution of population one can give example of Kutcharea or Thar desert area in Rajasthan, these areas receive less rainfall .


d.Transportation and other facilities: Areas like North Easternstates are also thinly populated. Lack of adequate road, rail networks in many remote areas of these states have made them sparsely populated, Hilly terrain,heavy fog and thick forest though also contribute to uneven distribution of populationin these areas.

e.Industralization- This is one of the factors for the grow in populationin urban areas which has compelled people from rural areas to migrate into cities in search for better job and employment opportunities. Many people from backward states likeBihar,Orissamigrate in huge numbers to cities like Delhi,Mumbaietc.