Class 12 Geography Sample Question Paper
Chapter 2: The World Population Distribution, Density and Growth
Max Marks: 35 | Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Section A: MCQs (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)
1. Which country has the highest population density?
a) India b) Bangladesh c) Monaco d) Japan
2. Which factor does not affect population distribution?
a) Soil fertility b) Climate c) Language d) Availability of water
3. Negative population growth is when:
a) Birth rate > death rate b) Birth rate < death rate c) Immigration > emigration d) All of the
above
4. Which continent has the lowest population density?
a) Asia b) Africa c) Europe d) Australia
5. Which of these is a human factor affecting population distribution?
a) Topography b) Climate c) Industrialization d) Natural vegetation
Section B: Very Short Answer Type Questions (2 x 3 = 6 Marks)
6. Define population density.
7. What is the difference between population distribution and density?
8. Name two factors that lead to sparse population in mountainous areas.
Section C: Short Answer Type Questions (3 x 3 = 9 Marks)
9. Explain any three physical factors that affect population distribution.
10. Distinguish between positive and negative population growth.
11. How does technological advancement influence population growth?
Section D: Long Answer Type Question (5 x 1 = 5 Marks)
12. Describe the spatial distribution of world population. Use examples of densely and sparsely
populated regions.
Section E: Map/Diagram Based Question (5 Marks)
13. On an outline map of the world (attached):
a) Mark and name any two countries with high population density.
b) Mark one country each from sparsely populated and moderately populated regions.
c) Shade and label any one region of high population concentration.