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Statement I: India has wide variation in population density. Statement II: Factors like agricultural productivity and history of settlements have greatly influenced the population density pattern in India.

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Statement I is true as India exhibits extreme variations in population density, ranging from 1,102 persons per sq km in Bihar to just 17 in Arunachal Pradesh [1]. Statement II is also true and provides the correct explanation for this variation. Historically, the North Indian Plains and coastal regions have supported high densities due to fertile soils and abundant water, which facilitated high agricultural productivity [4]. Conversely, rugged terrain and unfavorable climates in the Himalayas and deserts lead to sparse settlements [4]. Historical migration patterns and the long-standing history of settlements in river valleys like the Ganges have further solidified these clustering patterns [4]. While modern factors like industrialization and transport networks now influence density, the foundational patterns remain deeply rooted in the agricultural potential and historical settlement of the land [3].

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  1. [1] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 6: Population > India's Population Distribution by Density > p. 49
  2. [2] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 1: Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition > Distrib Distribution of ution ofution of Population > p. 3
  3. [4] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > Distribution of Population > p. 71
  4. [3] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 6: Population > Activity ActivityActivity > p. 51
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