State the areas of low density of population. Give reasons.
Answer: Areas with density of below 200 persons per sq. km are sparsely populated. These are : Major parts of Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh Western Odisha Eastern Karnataka Central parts of Andhra Pradesh. Thus this extensive tract of low density extend from the Aravallis in the west to Odisha in the east. Reasons for low density : Hilly and dissected topography. Shallow and poor soils. Low rainfall. Forested land. Desert area. Availability of water is low.
