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(a) West Bengal is more densely populated than Punjab. Give two reasons.

(b) Rajasthan is sparsely populated. Give two reasons.

Answer:

(a) West Bengal is more densely populated than Punjab due to the following reasons:

(i) It is well watered.

(ii) It has fertile soil.

(iii) It has moderate climatic influence of sea.

(iv) It has rainfall above 150 cms.

(v) River Ganga, a perennial river, flows through.

(b) Rajasthan is sparsely populated because:

(i) it receives scanty rainfall less than 50 cm.

(ii) it has hot and dry climate.

(iii) of scarcity of water, no perennial rivers.