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Answer» 1. Physical features : - Mountain and Hilly areas are sparsely populated. (North east hilly region)
- Northern plains and deltas have dense population.
2. Climate : - Hot, cold or dry regions are sparsely populated – Thar desert.
3. Soils : - Fertile soil regions are densly populated Northern plains.
- Infertile sandy soil in thar desert – sparsely populated.
4. Resources : - Regions with rich mineral deposits and power resources are densly populated.
5. Industries and commerce - Industrialized, commercial urban centres are densly populated. Eg – Delhi, Bengaluru.
- Supply of water, tourism and security of life and property also influence population distribution.
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