Question

Almost half of India’s population lives in just five states. Name these states.

Answer 1

Hint: India is a union with 28 states and eight union territories. India is the world’s thickly settled country after China. It is predicted that India may surpass China in the near future. Large Size and fast growth are one of the major features of the Indian population.

Complete answer:
 Almost half of India’s population lives in just these 5 states they are:
I. Uttar Pradesh
II. Maharashtra
III. Bihar
IV. West Bengal
V. Andhra Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh is the most thickly settled state of India. The population density is 828 people per square kilometre, making it one of the most densely populated states in the country.
Reasons behind high population:
I. Co-existence of religion
II. Fertile plains
III. Plain topography

Maharashtra: Maharashtra is the second most thickly settled state in India. Marathas and Kunbis make up most of the population of Maharashtra.
Reasons:
I. Employment opportunities at large
II. Economic and social changes.
III. Migration

Bihar: Bihar is the third most thickly settled state in India. Most of the population of Bihar is categorised according to social caste and religion. Bihar’s population practised Hinduism.
Reasons:
I. Literacy rate
II. Sex ratio
III. Declining death rate

West Bengal: West Bengal is the fourth most populated state in India. The main language of the state is Bengali.
Reasons;
I. Heavy rainfall
II. Fertile land
III. Economical state.

Andhra Pradesh: Telugu is the state’s official and widely spoken language. The majority of the residents of Andhra Pradesh practice Hinduism.
Reasons:
I. Early Marriages
II. Declined death rate.
III. Population rise in rural areas

Note:The size of population changes basically depends on four main factors
1. Fertility rates
2. Life expectancy
3. Migration
4. The starting age profile of the population