Exercise Question Answers for Georaphy Chapter 6- Population Subject Social Science **************************** 1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in ....... (a) the area of departure (b) the area of arrival (c) both the area of departure and arrival (d) none of the above (ii) A large proportion of children in a population is a result of .............. (a) high birth rates (b) high life expectancies (c) high death rates (d) more married couples (iii) The magnitude of population growth refers to ............. (a) the total population of an area (b) the number of persons added each year (c) the rate at which the population increases (d) the number of females per thousand males (iv) According to the Census, a “literate” person is one who ........... (a) can read and write his/her name (b) can read and write any language (c) is 7 years old and...
Exercise Question Answers for Georaphy Chapter 6- Population Subject Social Science
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1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.
(i) Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the
population in .......
(a) the area of departure
(b) the area of arrival
(c) both the area of departure and arrival
(d) none of the above
(ii) A large proportion of children in a population is a result of ..............
(a) high birth rates
(b) high life expectancies
(c) high death rates
(d) more married couples
(iii) The magnitude of population growth refers to .............
(a) the total population of an area
(b) the number of persons added each year
(c) the rate at which the population increases
(d) the number of females per thousand males
(iv) According to the Census, a “literate” person is one who ...........
(a) can read and write his/her name
(b) can read and write any language
(c) is 7 years old and can read and write any language with understanding
(d) knows the 3 ‘R’s (reading, writing, arithmetic)
2. Answer the following questions briefly.
(i) Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?
Answer:
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After 1981, birth rates started to decline due to better family planning.
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People became more aware of education, health, and small families.
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Government programs encouraged delayed marriage and fewer children.
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Death rates also fell, but the birth rate fell faster, slowing growth.
(ii) Discuss the major components of population growth.
Answer:
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Birth rate – Number of babies born per 1000 people per year.
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Death rate – Number of deaths per 1000 people per year.
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Migration – Movement of people from one place to another (internal or international).
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High birth rate and lower death rate cause population to grow.
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Migration affects population size, distribution, and composition.
(iii) Define age structure, death rate and birth rate.
Answer:
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Age structure: The number of people in different age groups in a population (e.g., children, working-age, elderly).
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Death rate: Number of deaths per 1000 persons in a year.
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Birth rate: Number of live births per 1000 persons in a year.
(iv) How is migration a determinant factor of population change?
Answer:
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Migration affects where people live.
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It does not change the total population of a country if it's internal, but it changes population distribution.
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It also changes the age and sex ratio in cities and villages.
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Rural-to-urban migration increases urban population.
3. Distinguish between population growth and population change.
Answer:
4. What is the relation between occupational structure and development?
Answer:
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A country is more developed if more people work in secondary and tertiary sectors (like industry and services).
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In developing countries like India, more people work in primary sector (farming), which is less productive.
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As development increases, more people shift to non-farming jobs, improving income and standard of living.
5. What are the advantages of having a healthy population?
Answer:
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Healthy people can work better and are more productive.
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They earn more money, improving the economy.
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Less money is spent on hospitals and treatment.
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Healthy mothers give birth to healthy children.
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A healthy population leads to a strong and active nation.
6. What are the significant features of the National Population Policy 2000?
Answer:
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Free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years.
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Reduce infant mortality to less than 30 per 1000 live births.
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Achieve universal immunization of children.
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Promote delayed marriage for girls.
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Encourage small families and responsible parenthood through family welfare programs.
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