Question
Distinguish between total population and density of population.
Solution
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Total population |
Density of population |
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(i) Total population is the actual or absolute number of persons living in a country. (ii) Total population of India was 102.7 crores in 2001. (iii)Total population is counted during a census generally conducted after 10 years. |
(i)Density of population is the ratio between the total number of people and the total area of the land. (ii)The density of population in India was 324 persons per sq. km. in 2001 (iii)Density of population is expressed as average number of persons per sq. km. or mile. |
