Question

Population of Rajasthan = 570 lakhs and population of U.P. = 1660 lakhs. Area of Rajasthan = 3 lakh km² and area of U.P. = 2 lakh km².

(i) How many people are there per km² in both states?

(ii) Which state is less populated?

Answer 1

(i) People present per km² = (Population)/Area

In Rajasthan = (570 lakhs)/( 3lakhs per km²) =190 people per km²

In U.P = (1660 lakhs)/2 lakhs per km² =830 people per km²

(ii) Rajasthan is less populated.