POPULATION

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1. Why are people important for society and the economy? Ans:- People use and improve resources, helping to grow the...

11. What was India’s population in March 2011? Ans:- India’s population was about 1.21 billion people. 12. What per...

21. What is population density? Ans:- Population density is the number of people living in a specific area, measured...

31. What does population growth mean? Ans:- Population growth refers to the increase in the number of people in a pl...

41. What does absolute increase refer to? Ans:- Absolute increase is the total number of people added to the populat...

51. What is the literacy rate in India as per the census of 2001? Ans:- The literacy rate in India as per the census...

61. What is rural-to-urban migration? Ans:- Rural-to-urban migration is when people move from countryside areas to c...

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1. What role does population play in understanding society and the economy? Ans:- Population is essential for unders...

2. How does the census help in planning for a country’s future? Ans:- The census counts every person in a country an...

3. What are the three main aspects of population studies, and why are they important? Ans:- The three main aspects o...

4. What does India’s population size tell us about its global standing? Ans:- India's population size, at around 1.2...

5. How is the population distributed across different states in India? Ans:- The population in India is not evenly s...

6. Discuss the major components of population growth. Or What are the factors causing changes in the size of population...

7. Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981? Give any three reasons. Ans:- Since 1981, b...

8. Categorize the population of a nation into three broad categories on the basis of age composition and explain it....

9. Define the terms, age structure, death rate and birth rate. Ans:- i. Age Structure: The age structure, or age c...

10. Discuss the reasons for very low population in Arunachal Pradesh. Ans:- Arunachal Pradesh, located in the extrem...

11. Why is it important to understand the population distribution in India? Ans:- Understanding population distribut...

12. How is population density measured, and what was India's population density in 2011? Ans:- Population density is...

13. What factors contribute to low population density in certain Indian states? Ans:- Several factors contribute to...

14. When was National Population Policy implemented? Give its significant features. Or What is (NPP) National Population...

15. Why do some regions in India have high population density, and what are some examples? Ans:- Regions like the No...

16. What are the main objectives of the National Population Policy (NPP) 2000? Ans:- The National Population Policy...

17. What are the relationships between occupational structure and development? Ans:- The percentage of the populatio...

18. What is dependency ratio? Why is dependency ratio higher in India? Ans:- The dependency ratio is the ratio of t...

19. What is migration? What is the impact of internal migration on the population within the nation? Ans:- Migratio...

20. How did the NPP 2000 build upon previous family planning efforts in India? Ans:- The NPP 2000 is the result of y...

21. Why is the health of people a matter of major concern for India? Explain any three reasons. Ans:- Despite sign...

22. What factors influence population growth and change in India? Ans:- Population growth and change in India are in...

23. How has India’s population changed from 1951 to 2011? Ans:- From 1951 to 2011, India’s population grew significa...

24. What challenges does India face due to its large population? Ans:- India faces several challenges due to its lar...

25. Why is the adolescent population important for India's future? Ans:- The adolescent population is crucial becaus...

26. What challenges do adolescent girls in India face, and how can they be addressed? Ans:- Adolescent girls in Indi...

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1. Why is the census important for understanding the population and planning for the future? Ans:- The census is cr...

2. Discuss the factors responsible for distribution of population in India. Ans:- The distribution of the populatio...

3. How does migration affect the population of a nation? What are the causes of migration? Ans:- Migration significa...

4. Discuss the significance of India’s population size and distribution, highlighting its implications for development a...

5. Explain the concept of population density in India and discuss how it varies among different states, along with the r...

6. Explain the trends in India's population growth from 1951 to 2011 and discuss the implications of this growth. Ans...

7. Describe the reasons behind the high density of population in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Ans:- Uttar Pradesh...

8. What are the main causes of rapid population growth in India? Explain any three. Ans:- India's population has...

9. What are the reasons for the decrease in death rate in India after independence? Ans:- The primary reason for th...

10. What is the importance of family planning? Discuss how it can help the country. Ans:- i. Family planning is a t...

11. What are the main features of the National Population Policy 2000 ? Ans:- The National Population Policy 2000 i...

12. Write a note on the adolescent population of India. (Important) OR Give one health problem which is common among a...

13. Describe three methods to show how the population of a nation can be planned. Ans:- 1. Managing Birth and Deat...

14. Discuss the advantage of having a healthy population. (Important) Ans:- i. Health is a crucial aspect of popula...

15. Discuss the advantage of having a higher percentage of young people in a country. Ans:- Advantages of having a...

16. What is a census? Why is it important for a country to conduct censuses periodically? Ans:- A census is an offi...

17. What is meant by sex ratio? Give two reasons for low sex ratio in India. Ans:- The sex ratio is defined as the...

18. Why is the study of age composition of population important? Write a brief note. Ans:- ❑ Age Composition and...

19. There are three main processes of change of population. Explain how these processes change the size of population....

20. Discuss why the knowledge about population growth is important? Ans:- The population of a country is its most va...

21. Distinguish between immigration and emigration. (Important) Ans:- Migration refers to the movement of individual...

22. What is meant by Occupational Structure? Explain the Occupational structure of India. Ans:- The distribution o...

23. Give any three reasons for the steep rise in the population of India since 1921. Ans:- After 1921, India's pop...

NCERT SOLUTION

1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) Migrations change the number, distribution and...

2. Answer the following questions briefly. (i) Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?...

(ii) Discuss the major components of population growth. Ans:- The major components of population growth are: 1...

(iii) Define age structure, death rate and birth rate. Ans:- 1. Age structure, or age distribution, indicates t...

(iv) How is migration a determinant factor of population change? Ans:- 1. Migration is the process of individua...

3. Distinguish between population growth and population change. Ans:-...

4. What is the relation between occupational structure and development? Ans:- i. The way the population is dis...

5. What are the advantages of having a healthy population? Ans:- The advantages of having a healthy population a...

6. What are the significant features of the National Population Policy 2000? Ans:- The key features of the Na...

SUMMARY

Introduction i. People: The Foundation of Development: People are the most important part of any society. They not onl...

India’s Population Size and Distribution 1. Total Population: As of March 2011, India's population was approximately 1...

India’s Population Distribution by Density 1. What is Population Density? Population density measures how many people l...

Population Growth and Processes of Change 1. Dynamic Nature of Population: The population is not static; it changes co...

Processes of Population Change/Growth India's population change is influenced by three main processes: birth rates, dea...

Adolescent Population in India 1. Size of Adolescent Population: i. Adolescents make up about 20% (one-fifth) of India'...

National Population Policy (NPP) The National Population Policy (NPP) of India aims to manage the population growth and...