Consider the following statements on computation of density: 1. Physiological density can be computed by dividing the total population by the net cultivable area. 2. Agricultural density can be computed by dividing the total agricultural population by the net cultivable area. 3. Population density can be computed by dividing the total population by the total area. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3 ✓
- D. None
Correct Answer: C. 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Physiological density is total population per net cultivable area, agricultural density is agricultural population per net cultivable area, and population density is total population per total area.
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