CBSE Class 12 Geography The World Population: Distribution, Density and Growth Quiz 1

1. What was world population at the beginning of the 21st century?

A 4 billion B 6 billion C 8 billion D 10 billion

2. What is the present growth rate of population in the world?

A 1.0% B 1.2% C 1.4% D 1.6%

3. How many times The world population has increased during the last 500 years?

A 4 B 6 C 8 D 10

4. What is the average density of the world population? (per sq. km.)

A 31 B 35 C 38 D 54

5. Which country has the highest density of population?

A China B India C Singapore D Indonesia

6. Which continent has the highest growth rate of the population?

A Asia B Africa C Europe D Australia

7. What was the world population at the time of the Industrial Revolution?

A 30 crore B 40 crore C 50 crore D 60 crore

8. Which is the most populated country?

A China B India C Russia D Germany

9. How many people are added to the world population every year?

A 6 crore B 7 crore C 8 crore D 10 crore

10. The ten most populated countries have a world population:

A 50% B 60% C 70% D 80%