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How is density of population of a region calculated ?

Solution

Density of population is usually calculated in persons per sq km

Density of Population = Population /Area.

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CBSEENGE12024984

Who are called red collar workers ?

Solution

People engaged in primary activities are called Red Collar Workers.

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In which country are motorways called ‘autobahns’ ?

Solution

Germany

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CBSEENGE12024991

Explain with examples the ‘population size’ criteria used by most countries to define urban areas.

Solution

 Population size criteria used by most countries to define urban areas :

The lower limit of the population size for the settlement to be designated as urban is-

(i)1,500 in Colombia.

(ii)2,000 in Argentina and Portugal

(iii)2,500 in USA and Thailand 

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CBSEENGE12024992

Explain any three characteristics of clustered rural settlements of India.

Solution

Characteristics of clustered rural settlements of India :

(i)The Clustered rural settlement is a compact or closely built up area of houses.

(ii)In this type of village, the general living area is distinct and separated from the surrounding farms, barns and pastures.

(iii)The closely built-up area and its intervening streets present some recognisable pattern of geometric shape such as rectangular, radial, linear etc