Demographic Trends in India
Geography ⇒ Indian Geography
Demographic Trends in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the term 'population density'.
Describe the trend of urbanization in India since independence.
Describe two effects of high population density on the environment.
Explain how government policies can influence demographic trends in India.
Explain the impact of literacy on population growth in India.
Explain the main factors responsible for the uneven distribution of population in India.
Explain the term 'demographic dividend' and its relevance to India.
Calculate the population density if a state has a population of 50 million and an area of 100,000 sq km.
Which age group is considered as the 'working population' in India? (1) 0-14 years (2) 15-59 years (3) 60 years and above (4) 10-50 years
Which of the following is a characteristic of the third stage of demographic transition? (1) High birth and death rates (2) Declining birth rate and low death rate (3) High birth rate and low death rate (4) Low birth and death rates
Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth? (1) Increased employment (2) Pressure on resources (3) Decreased urbanization (4) Improved literacy
Which of the following is a pull factor for migration to cities? (1) Unemployment (2) Natural disasters (3) Better job opportunities (4) Poor infrastructure
The Census in India is conducted every __________ years.
The difference between immigration and emigration is that immigration refers to people __________ a country, while emigration refers to people __________ a country.
The difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country is called __________.
The percentage of people who can read and write in a country is called the __________ rate.
State whether the following statement is True or False: India has a high dependency ratio.
State whether the following statement is True or False: The population of India is evenly distributed across all states.
State whether the following statement is True or False: The working population in India is increasing due to a demographic dividend.
True or False: Migration can be both internal and international.
