CBSE Class 12 Geography – India: People and Economy

Chapter Overview

This comprehensive chapter covers India's people—population distribution, density, growth, composition—along with migration, settlements, resource use (land, water, minerals), agriculture, industries, planning, infrastructure, transport, trade, and geographical issues. It bridges demographic characteristics with economic activities across sectors. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Important Keywords

• Population distribution: spatial spread of people across India. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Density: persons per km²; ~382 in 2011. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Migration: movement internal/international. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Human Settlements: rural & urban settlement types. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Primary/Secondary/Tertiary activities: economic sectors. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Sustainable Development: planning for future needs. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• International Trade: export/import dynamics. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Resource Management: use and conservation of land, water, minerals. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Infrastructure: transport, communication, energy networks. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}