Which of the following are meaning in relation to human being?

1

(a)

Resources

(b)

Calamities

(c)

Disasters

(d)

All of these

Change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time is called

1

(a)

magnitude

(b)

pace

(c)

population growth

(d)

population density

Working population includes those persons who fall in the age group of

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(a)

6-14 years

(b)

0-15 years

(c)

+60 years

(d)

15-59 years

Adolescents are generally grouped in the age group of

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(a)

10-19 years

(b)

13-19 years

(c)

15-29 years

(d)

+60 years

How much of rural population in India are in a population to avail safe drinking water and basic sanitation amenities?

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(a)

66.7%

(b)

50%

(c)

15%

(d)

33.3%

What does NPP stand for?

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(a)

National Population Programme

(b)

National Population Project

(c)

National Population Policy

(d)

National Population Production

NPP 2000 identified _____ as one of the major sections of the population that need greater attention.

1

(a)

children

(b)

adolescent

(c)

adults

(d)

aged

Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in

1

(a)

the area of departure

(b)

the area of arrival

(c)

both the area of departure and arrival

(d)

none of the above

The magnitude of population growth refers to

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(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

According to the Census 2001, a 'literate' person is one who

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(a)

can read and write his/her name

(b)

can read and write any language

(c)

is 7 years old man can read and write any language with understanding

(d)

knows the 3 'R's

Explain any five significant characteristics of the adolescent population of India.

4

(a)

Explain any three elements which are responsible for population growth.

4

(a)

Discuss the major components of population growth.

4

(a)

What is census?

4

(a)

"Population is the pivotal element in social studies." Justify the statement with suitable examples.

4

(a)

'Distribution of population in India is uneven'. Explain with examples.

4

(a)

Clarify the difference between birth rate and growth rate of the population.

4

(a)

What is dependency ratio in India?

4

(a)

"There has been a substantial improvement in the health conditions of the Indian Population". Mention three factors responsible for this. 

4

(a)

What could be the reasons for such variations?

4

(a)