1. Why are people considered an important part of society?
People are considered an important part of society as they develop the economy and the society, make and use resources. People are both producers and consumers of the resources.
2. "Population is the pivotal element in social studies". How?
Population is the point of reference from which all other elements are observed and from which they derive meaning and significance.
3. After how many years is the census held?
After 10 years.
4. What do you mean by size and distribution of population?
Population size means number of people at a particular time and place. Population distribution means how are they located in various regions.
5. Mention the different components of population quality.
Age, sex composition, literacy levels, occupational structure and health condition are the different components of population quality.
6. According to the 2011 census which was the most populous state of India?
Uttar Pradesh.
7. Name the biggest Indian state in terms of area.
Rajasthan
8. How is the density of population calculated?
The density of population is calculated by the number of persons per unit area.
9. What position does India hold in the world with regard to its population density?
India hold the third position after Bangladesh and Japan.
10. What was the population density of India in the year 2011?
382 persons per sq km.
11. Give two reasons why the population density is low in some areas.
Rugged terrain and unfavourable climate are the two reasons.
12. Which Indian regions have moderate population density?
The North eastern and peninsular regions have moderate population density.
13. Give reasons for moderate population density in peninsular states.
Shallow and less fertile soil, moderate to low rainfall, hilly, rocky and dissected nature of the terrain are some factors.
14. Which regions of India have high population density?
The Northern Plain have high population density.
15. Identify the three states of the Northern Plains with high population densities.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal
16. Mention two reasons responsible for the high density of population in the northern Plains.
Flat plain with fertile soils and abundant rainfall.
17. What was the annual growth rate of India’s population in 2011?
1.64%
18. What are the process involved in population change? Or What are the three processes involved in the change of numbers, distribution and composition of the population?
Births, deaths and migrations are the processes involved in population change.
19. Mention two ways through which population change could be expressed.
The two ways to express population change include absolute number and percentage change per year.
20. Which is the major component of population growth in the India? Why?
Birth rate is the major component of growth in India because birth rates have always been higher than death rates.
21. Mention two types of migration.
The two types of migration are internal and international migration.
22. What is international migration?
International migration is the movement of people between countries.
23. Which population factor is influenced by internal migration - size or distribution?
The distribution of population within a country is influenced by internal migration.
24. What is the sex ratio in India according to 2011 census?
943 females per 1000 males.
25. What is the sex ratio of Kerala, Puducherry, Delhi and Haryana as per 2011 census?
- a. Kerala - 1084 females per 1000 males.
- b. Puducherry - 1038 females per 1000 males.
- c. Delhi - 866 females per 1000 males.
- d. Haryana - 877 females per 1000 males.
26. What is the pattern of internal migration in India?
From rural to urban area.
27. What do you understand by the term age composition?
The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country.
28. What benefits have to be provided to children below 15 years?
Children below 15 years are economically unproductive and need to be provided with food, clothing, education and medical care.
29. Which age groups are considered ‘non-producers’?
The children below 15 years and the aged above 59 years are considered nonproducers.
30. In whose favour has the sex ratio been in the country?
The sex ratio in the country has always remained favourable to males and unfavourable to females.
31. What do you understand by the term ‘literacy’?
Literacy relates to quality of being able to read and write in any language.
32. What is the literacy rate of India as per the 2011 census?
73% (80.9% for males and 64.6% for females).
33. Why do difference exist in literary level of males and females in India?
Because more preference is given to males as compared to females. Males are considered as earning members, so they are more literate.
34. Name one social indicator and one economic indicator of population composition.
One important social indicator is sex ratio and economic indicator is occupational structure.
35. What is occupational structure?
The distribution of the population according to different types of occupations is referred to as the occupational structure.
36. Mention the classification of occupations.
Occupations are classified in primary, secondary and tertiary activities.