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Question
Prepare a list of advantageous factors, affecting population distribution.
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Solution
Population distribution refers to the way in which people are spread over the earth's surface. 90% of the population lives in 10% of the land area in the world.
Advantageous factors:
- Urbanization: Urbanization makes a favourable condition for the people because of technological development in urban areas. This technological development will attract people to employment opportunities, better education, health care, etc.
- Industrialization: Industrial belts offer job opportunities and magnetize large numbers of people. These comprise not just industrial unit workers but also transport operators, shopkeepers, bank employees, doctors, teachers, and other service providers.
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Factors Affecting Population Distribution
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Chapter 7: Population - Exercises [Page 51]