Question

Which state of India has the lowest density of population?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Assam

Answer 1

Hint: Concentration of people in a state defines its population density. The effect of natural and man-made factors on civilization is something to be mainly considered.

Complete answer:
The number of people that are found in a per square kilometer area of a state is termed as the population density of that state. Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state in India. Its name means a place whose mountains are lighted by dawn. It is one of the 7 sister states. It is the 14th largest state, by area, in the country. But its population density is the least. And it has many reasons for this.
· 61.5 % of its area, which is about 51,540 Km2, is enveloped by the dense forest cover. And a large part of it is inhabitable by humans because of dense canopies formed by trees that prevent sunlight.
· Civilization is mostly settled near river valley regions.
· The facilities of transport provided by vehicles are comparatively less because of the Himalayan alpine topography. The extreme cold seasons along with lesser oxygen levels at higher altitudes make it difficult for people to settle in. Rainy seasons cause over flooding of rivers in this region.
· With a lack of basic medical facilities, the rate of death is also high.
These situations make it difficult for natives to survive and more people from outside the state to settle in here.

So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Some portions of the borders of Arunachal Pradesh are internationally shared with Bhutan and Myanmar are on the western and eastern sides respectively. The McMahon Line that is the northern international border of this state is often a reason for constant tension between India and China.