Question

Which one of the following is incorrectly matched ?

List-I (Term)	List-II (Meaning)
(A) Physiological density	Total population/Net cultivated area
(B) Agricultural density	Total agricultural population/Net cultivable area
(C) Population density	Total population/Total area
(D) Marginal worker	Total population/Total working population

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D

Hint:

When learning about demographic terms, ensure you understand the specific definitions of terms like physiological density and agricultural density, which are closely tied to the land area, not just population size.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

- Option (A) accurately defines physiological density as total population divided by net cultivated area.
- Option (B) correctly matches agricultural density to the total agricultural population divided by the net cultivable area.
- Option (C) also correctly defines population density as the total population divided by the total area.
- Option (D) is incorrect. A "marginal worker" refers to individuals not fully employed or regularly engaged in agricultural work, often in low-wage or part-time roles. It is not calculated by dividing the total population by the total working population.
Therefore, option (D) presents an incorrect match.