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Which physical factors largely determine population distribution?
ARoads and railways alone
BForests and wildlife alone
CClimate, terrain and water
DMinerals and mines alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Climate, terrain and water
1. Plains, deltas and coasts are crowded.
2. Mountains and deserts are thin.
3. Climate, terrain and water decide this.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 1, Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition._
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