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)
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Q.2
Answer the following questions briefly.
(1) Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?
(2) Discuss the major components of population growth.
(3) Define age structure, death rate and birth rate.
(4) How is migration a determinant factor of population change?
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Q.3
Distinguish between population growth and population change.
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Q.4
What is the relation between occupational structure and development?
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Q.5
What are the advantages of having a healthy population?
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Q,6
What are the significant features of the National Population Policy 2000?
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