Consider the following statements on computation of density:
- 1. Physiological density can be computed by dividing the total population by the net cultivable area.
- 2. Agricultural density can be computed by dividing the total agricultural population by the net cultivable area.
- 3. Population density can be computed by dividing the total population by the total area.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2022
1. Physiological density is indeed calculated by dividing the total population by the net cultivable area. This gives an idea of the pressure on arable land for food production.
2. Agricultural density is calculated by dividing the total agricultural population (farmers, farm workers, and their dependents) by the net cultivable area. This measures the number of people engaged in agriculture per unit area of arable land.
3. Population density (or Arithmetic density) is the most basic measure, computed by dividing the total population by the total land area. This indicates the average number of people per unit area.