POPULATION

Q. Define: Population
Ans. It is the people, large or small in number, occupying a specific geographical area.

Q. Population is regarded as a resource. Explain. OR “Population – Human resource constitute the ultimate
basis for wealth of nations”. Explain.
Ans. i) Population is the human resource of a nation that determines the character and pace of economic and
social development.
ii) Human beings are the active agents who help the production of goods and services from the available
resources in a geographical area.

Q. Name
i) The most populous state – Uttar Pradesh
ii) The least populous state – Sikkim

Q. Define: Density of Population

Ans. Density of Population is the number of persons per square kilometer.

Q. Which types of areas on earth have sparse population?

Ans. The areas with deserts, forest, rugged terrain, and unfavourable climatic conditions have sparse
population.

Q. Name some states having a population density less than 100.

Ans. Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram

Q. Which types of areas on earth have dense population?

Ans. The areas with favourable geographical conditions have thick density of population.

Q. G.R. The states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are very densely population.
Ans. because of plain land, fertile soil and adequate supply of water.

Q. Write the factors responsible for population growth in India.

Ans. i) Birth rate: refers to the number of people born per 1000 people per year. India has a high birth rate.
ii) Death rate: refers to the number of deaths per 1000 people per year. The death rate has declined in
India.

Q. Why do people migrate from rural to urban areas?

Ans. for employment opportunities, better wages, recreation, and higher education.

Q. Write some examples of occupations classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary sector.
Ans. pg. 83 and 84

Q. State any two objectives of National Population Policy.

Ans. i) free and compulsory education up to the age of 14 years.
ii) reducing the infant mortality rate to below 30 per 1000.

Q. State any two measures taken by the government to check the population growth.
Ans. i) Creating mass awareness- the govt. of India uses print and electronic media to propagate the
programme and create mass awakening.
ii) Monetary incentive- the health dept. organizes family planning camps. Money is offered to those who
undergo sterilization procedure.

Q. What has contributed to the urbanization in Goa?

Ans. Tourism

Q. What is the main reason for population growth in Goa?

Ans.
Q. What is the importance of migrants to Goa?
Ans. The migrants are important in the construction, industrial and domestic sectors.

Q. Why is literacy level increasing in Goa?

Ans. because transport and mid-day meal is made available by the Government of Goa.
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