Demographic Trends in India
Economics ⇒ Indian Economy
Demographic Trends in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'age composition' of a population.
Describe one challenge caused by a high dependency ratio.
Describe one way in which education can help control population growth.
Explain the impact of high population growth on economic development.
Explain the relationship between population growth and unemployment.
Explain the term 'demographic dividend'.
Explain the term 'infant mortality rate'.
Explain the term 'literacy rate'.
Which age group is considered the 'working population' in India? (1) 0-14 years (2) 15-59 years (3) 60 years and above (4) 0-6 years
Which of the following is a demographic challenge faced by India? (1) Ageing population (2) Low population density (3) High literacy rate (4) Balanced sex ratio
Which of the following is a direct effect of high population density? (1) More open spaces (2) Overcrowding (3) Lower demand for resources (4) Less pollution
Which of the following is a measure to control population growth? (1) Encouraging early marriage (2) Promoting family planning (3) Reducing literacy (4) Increasing birth rate
Fill in the blank: The _______ Census of India was conducted in 2011.
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.
The _______ ratio is an important indicator of gender balance in a population.
True or False: Literacy rate is higher in urban areas than in rural areas in India.
True or False: Migration can affect the population size of both the place of origin and the place of destination.
True or False: The infant mortality rate in India has decreased over the years due to better health care.
True or False: The sex ratio in India refers to the number of females per 1000 males.
