Population Growth and Economic Development
Economics ⇒ Economic Development
Population Growth and Economic Development starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define population growth rate.
Describe the Malthusian theory of population.
Describe two ways in which population growth can hinder economic development.
Discuss the impact of population growth on agricultural productivity.
Discuss the relationship between population growth and per capita income.
Discuss the role of education in controlling population growth.
Explain how population growth affects the environment.
Explain the concept of demographic dividend.
Which of the following is a benefit of a young population? (1) Higher dependency ratio (2) Greater labor force (3) Increased pension burden (4) Lower productivity
Which of the following is a challenge posed by high population growth in India? (1) Increased savings (2) Higher literacy rates (3) Pressure on infrastructure (4) Lower dependency ratio
Which of the following is a consequence of high population density? (1) Abundant land (2) Overcrowding (3) Low unemployment (4) High per capita income
Which of the following is a demographic challenge faced by India? (1) Ageing population (2) Low birth rate (3) High dependency ratio (4) Negative population growth
The dependency ratio is calculated as the ratio of ________ population to the working-age population.
The difference between birth rate and death rate is called ________.
The process by which people move from rural to urban areas is called ________.
The process of reducing birth rates through education and family planning is known as ________.
True or False: A high dependency ratio can slow down economic development.
True or False: Family planning programs help in reducing population growth.
True or False: High infant mortality rate leads to higher birth rates.
True or False: High population growth always leads to economic prosperity.
