1. Most of the peninsular states have moderate population because of hilly dissected and rocky nature of the terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils.

    Most of the peninsular states have moderate population because of hilly dissected and rocky nature of the terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils.

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  2. Rugged terrain and unfavourable conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in some states of India.

    Rugged terrain and unfavourable conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in some states of India.

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  3. Highest density of population is 904 per sq. kms in West Bengal and lowest is 13 persons per sq. kms in Arunachal Pradesh.

    Highest density of population is 904 per sq. kms in West Bengal and lowest is 13 persons per sq. kms in Arunachal Pradesh.

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  4. Population density is calculated as the total number of persons living per square km area.

    Population density is calculated as the total number of persons living per square km area.

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  5. Almost half of India's population lives in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

    Almost half of India’s population lives in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

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