Demographic Trends in India
Economics ⇒ Indian Economy
Demographic Trends in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'literacy rate' as per the Indian Census.
Describe the relationship between population growth and economic development.
Describe two major challenges posed by India's demographic trends.
Explain how literacy rate affects demographic trends in India.
Explain the impact of migration on urban infrastructure in India.
Explain the term 'age structure' of a population.
Explain the term 'dependency ratio' in the context of India's population.
Explain the term 'population explosion'.
Which age group is considered as the 'dependent population' in demographic studies? (1) 0-14 and 65+ (2) 15-64 (3) 25-54 (4) 18-35
Which of the following best describes the trend in India's population growth since independence? (1) Rapid increase (2) Steady decline (3) No change (4) Fluctuating sharply
Which of the following is a challenge of an aging population? (1) Increased labor force (2) Higher dependency ratio (3) Lower healthcare costs (4) More school enrollments
Which of the following is a consequence of rapid urbanization in India? (1) Decrease in slums (2) Improved rural infrastructure (3) Overcrowding in cities (4) Decline in literacy rate
Fill in the blank: The ________ policy aims to control population growth in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ rate is the number of children born per 1000 people in a year.
Fill in the blank: The ________ rate is the number of deaths per 1000 people in a year.
Fill in the blank: The Census in India is conducted every ______ years.
True or False: Migration can affect the population size and composition of both the source and destination regions.
True or False: Population density is calculated as the number of people per square kilometer.
True or False: The infant mortality rate in India has decreased over the years.
True or False: The literacy rate among females in India is higher than that among males.
