Social geography population density and distribution racial linguistic groups and major tribes. - One Line Questions
1.
The lowest population density in India is recorded in which region? —
Arunachal Pradesh
2.
A high population density is generally observed in areas with: —
Pleasant climate, fertile soil, and abundant water resources
3.
The 'Bodo' tribe is primarily located in which Indian state? —
Assam
4.
The 'Lepchas' are an indigenous community of which Indian state? —
Sikkim
5.
The 'Kuki' tribe is predominantly found in which northeastern state? —
Manipur
6.
The 'Bhils' are a major tribal community primarily found in which states? —
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat
7.
The Austro-Asiatic language family is predominantly spoken by which tribal group in India? —
Munda
8.
The 'Indo-Aryan' language family spread into India primarily from: —
Central Asia
9.
Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing population distribution? —
Geological formations
10.
The 'Mongoloid' racial element is most prominent among the populations of which region of India? —
Himalayan foothills and Northeast India
11.
Which linguistic group forms the basis for most of the official languages of North India? —
Indo-Aryan
12.
A significant concentration of population is observed in the coastal plains of India due to: —
Availability of fertile land, ports, and trade opportunities
13.
Which of the following tribes is known for its pastoral nomadic lifestyle in the Himalayan regions? —
Bhutias
14.
Which state has a significant population of the 'Bishnoi' community, known for its environmental conservation practices? —
Rajasthan
15.
The term 'demographic transition' refers to the change in population characteristics from: —
High birth and death rates to low birth and death rates
16.
Which of the following is a significant factor contributing to lower population density in mountainous regions like the Himalayas? —
Harsh climate, difficult terrain, and limited economic opportunities
17.
Which factor is most likely to lead to a decrease in population density in a rural area? —
Out-migration for better job opportunities
18.
Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth in India? —
Strain on infrastructure and social services
19.
Which of the following is NOT a major linguistic group in India? —
Afro-Asiatic
20.
The 'Sino-Tibetan' language family in India is also known as: —
Tibeto-Burman
21.
Which of the following regions in India has the lowest population density? —
Arunachal Pradesh
22.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Dravidian' language family? —
It includes languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
23.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'Indo-Aryan' language family in India? —
It includes languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Punjabi.
24.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Austro-Asiatic' language family in India? —
It is spoken by tribal groups like the Mundas and Santals.
25.
The largest tribal population in India is found in which state? —
Madhya Pradesh
26.
Which tribal group is predominantly found in the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India? —
Todas
27.
Which tribal group is largely concentrated in the state of Chhattisgarh? —
Gonds
28.
The 'Nicobarese' are the indigenous people of which island group? —
Nicobar Islands
29.
The 'Munda' tribe, known for its distinct culture and language, is mainly found in: —
West Bengal and Jharkhand
30.
The 'Khasis' and 'Garos' are prominent tribal communities of which state? —
Meghalaya
31.
Which racial group is traditionally associated with the indigenous populations of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? —
32.
Which major river valley in India has a high concentration of population due to fertile plains and historical settlement? —
Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley
33.
The 'Malthusian Theory' of population growth primarily focuses on the relationship between population and: —
Natural resources
34.
The 'Dravidian' language family is primarily concentrated in which region of India? —
South India
35.
The 'Dravidian' racial group is historically associated with which region of India? —
South India
36.
The 'Gonds' are a significant tribal community found in which geographical region of India? —
Central India (Deccan Plateau)
37.
The term 'linguistic group' refers to: —
People who share a common language or related languages
38.
Which factor is crucial for the concentration of population in river valleys like the Ganga? —
Availability of fertile alluvial soil and water for agriculture
39.
The 'Sino-Tibetan' language family is characteristic of which part of India? —
Northeastern India
40.
The 'Australoid' racial strain is considered to be among the earliest inhabitants of India, often associated with: —
The tribal populations of Central and South India
41.
The 'Jarawa' tribe is an indigenous community of: —
The Andaman Islands
42.
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies relates to: —
The maximum population an environment can sustain indefinitely
43.
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of social geography? —
The study of the spatial distribution and organization of human populations and societies
44.
The 'Negrito' racial group, though small in number, is found among certain indigenous communities in: —
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
45.
Population distribution refers to: —
The spatial pattern of how people are spread across an area
46.
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to influence population distribution in India? —
Religious beliefs
47.
The population density of a region is calculated by dividing: —
Total population by total land area
48.
Which of the following factors contributes significantly to the uneven distribution of population in India? —
Presence of large, fertile river plains
49.
Which state in India experiences the highest population density according to the 2011 Census? —
Delhi (UT)
50.
The 'Santhals' are a major tribal group primarily inhabiting which region? —
Eastern India (Chota Nagpur Plateau region)