Question

Which one of the following is the most densely populated region?

• A. South East Asia
• B. Equatorial Region
• C. West Asia
• D. Australia

Hint:

Population density is highest where land is fertile, water is available, and climate supports agriculture. River valleys and fertile plains usually support dense populations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand population density.
Population density refers to the number of people living per unit area of land. A region with high population density generally has favorable conditions for agriculture, trade, and settlement.

Step 2: Analyze each option.
- (A) South East Asia: Includes countries like India, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, and Japan in the broader Asian region. These areas are among the most densely populated due to fertile plains, river valleys (like the Ganga and Yangtze), and favorable climate.
- (B) Equatorial Region: Though climatically favorable for vegetation, dense forests (like the Amazon and Congo Basin) restrict human settlement, making it sparsely populated.
- (C) West Asia: Desert climate and water scarcity reduce population density. Only certain regions near rivers and coasts are populated.
- (D) Australia: Very sparsely populated due to desert interiors and limited arable land.

Step 3: Conclusion.
South East Asia has some of the highest population densities in the world (e.g., Bangladesh, India, and parts of China).
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