NCERT Solutions
Class 9 Social Science
Population

Q.1
Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below:
(1) 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
(2) 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
(3) The magnitude of population growth refers to
(a) the total population 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
(4)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)
(1) Correct answer is option (c)
Migration changes the number, distribution and composition of the population in both the area of departure and arrival.
(2) Correct answer is option (a)
A large proportion of children in a population is a result of high birth rates.
(3) Correct answer is option (b)
The magnitude of population growth refers to the number of persons added each year.
(4) Correct answer is option (c)
According to the Census, a “literate” person is one who is 7 years old and can read and write any language with understanding.